The Body's Innate Immune System
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Which line of defense is the adaptive immune response a part of?

  • First line of defense
  • Second line of defense
  • Third line of defense (correct)
  • None of the above
  • What are some examples of mechanical barriers in our bodies?

  • Mucus (correct)
  • Interferons
  • Macrophages
  • Hydrochloric acid
  • What is the role of sebum in the body's defense mechanism?

  • Destroy pathogens in the stomach
  • Secrete pathogen-inhibiting agents (correct)
  • Ingest and destroy microorganisms
  • Hydrolyze pathogens
  • What is the process of phagocytosis?

    <p>Ingestion and destruction of microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which line of defense includes inflammation and fever?

    <p>Second line of defense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of chemical barriers in our bodies?

    <p>Hydrochloric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which line of defense forms a wall to protect the internal environment from foreign cells?

    <p>First line of defense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of mucus in the body's defense mechanism?

    <p>Pathogens get stuck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the body's defense mechanism?

    <p>Destroy pathogens in the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immune cells are responsible for phagocytosis?

    <p>Macrophages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lines of Defense

    • The adaptive immune response is part of the specific defense line
    • The innate defense line includes inflammation and fever

    Mechanical Barriers

    • Examples of mechanical barriers in our bodies include skin, mucous membranes, and epithelial lining of respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary tracts

    Chemical Barriers

    • Examples of chemical barriers in our bodies include sebum (antimicrobial properties), mucus (traps pathogens), and hydrochloric acid in stomach (kills ingested pathogens)

    Phagocytosis

    • Phagocytosis is the process where specialized cells engulf and digest foreign substances and pathogens
    • Phagocytosis involves the ingestion of foreign particles by cells, such as neutrophils and macrophages, which are responsible for this process

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    Test your knowledge of the body's innate immune system and its different lines of defense with this informative quiz. Discover the key mechanisms that help protect us from pathogens and explore the roles of protective barriers, inflammation, fever, phagocytosis, and more. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of the body's immediate defense mechanisms against invaders.

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