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Which line of defense is part of the innate immune system?
Which line of defense is part of the innate immune system?
- Second line of defense (correct)
- First line of defense
- Fourth line of defense
- Third line of defense
Which defense mechanism provides protection against all infections?
Which defense mechanism provides protection against all infections?
- Specific immune response
- Antigen-specific defenses
- Adaptive immunity
- Innate immune system (correct)
What is the characteristic of the first two lines of defense?
What is the characteristic of the first two lines of defense?
- They are pathogen-specific
- They provide adaptive immunity
- They are nonspecific (correct)
- They are only active against viruses
Flashcards
Second line of defense
Second line of defense
It is part of the innate immune system, acting as a general response against pathogens that have breached the initial physical and chemical barriers.
Innate immune system
Innate immune system
A defense mechanism that offers broad protection against various infections, responding quickly to prevent the establishment and spread of pathogens.
Nonspecific defense
Nonspecific defense
They respond in the same manner to any and all pathogens or insults, providing immediate, broad protection without prior exposure or recognition.
