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What is the primary function of the anatomic barrier in innate immunity?
To provide a physical barrier against foreign agents
What is the characteristic of the innate immune response?
It is antigen-independent and lacks memory
What is the function of lysozyme in innate immunity?
To break down bacterial cell walls
What percent of circulatory cells are Neutrophils?
40-60%
What is the primary function of the complement system?
To produce biologically active inflammatory mediators
What is the function of the bronchopulmonary cilia in the innate immune system?
To oscillate and trap pathogens
What is the term for the specific and adaptive immune response?
Adaptive immunity
What is the function of the pH and temperature in the innate immune system?
To create an unfavorable environment for pathogens
Learn about the two levels of defense against foreign agents in the human body - innate immunity and acquired immunity. Discover the properties of non-specific or innate immunity and its elements.
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