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What are the two forms of immunity?
Describe them


-Innate: First line of defense that is always on (Nonspecific)
-Adaptive: Delayed response that is activated and targets pathogenic
bacteria (VerySpecific)


what is lymphocytes?


white blood cells that help defend the body by recognizing/responding to
microbes and abnormal cells.


How does skin protect against microbes?


-serves as a keratin shield
-oil protects the skin
-skin uses "flushing mechanisms"


How does mucous membranes protect against microbes?


-the mucous barrier is semipermeable and traps microbes




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SALT, MALT, GALT: What are they where do they work


-Frontline immune defense team

Salt: in Skin
Malt: in Mucous
Galt: in Gut


How does lung mucosa protect against microbes?


-Mucus traps microbes and particles
-Cilia beat upward, moving the mucus toward the throat (causing a sneeze)


How does chemical barriers protect against microbes?


-Lysosomes found in tears, saliva, mucus, and sweat breaks down bacterial
cell walls


What are the two types of organs?


Primary and Secondary


Describe primary organs?
Give examples


-where lymphocytes mature

-Bone Marrow (B Cells)
-Thymus (T cells)


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