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Antibodies are non specific!
That is why antibody testing does not signify anything specific except that an immune response is on progress. Processed flour will give you an immune response and show elevated liver enzymes that are typical during times of infection
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Would antibodies be a nonspecific lines of defense?
no because it is in the body
Is cilia a specific defense against infection?
No its nonspecific. The cillia wave to move mucous up the airways creating what is known as the mucocilliary escalator which pushes pathogens and debrie up to the pharynx where it is then swallowed from and ends up in the stomach where it is destroyed. As this is the case for all pathogens and not any particular one it is nonspecific. Specific defenses are things like the actios of antibodies and lymphocytes.
When do leptospirosis symptoms start?
Symptoms of Leptospira infection occur within 7-12 days following exposure to the bacteria. Because the symptoms can be nonspecific, most people who have antibodies to Leptospira do not remember having had an illness.
Which is part of nonspecific immunity?
Inflammation and fever are nonspecific immune system reactions.
Can you give me a sentence with nonspecific?
I'm having a bit of a problem accepting your nonspecific example.
What is an example of immunuty?
Examples of innate immunity include anatomical barriers, mechanical removal, bacterial antagonism, pattern-recognition receptors, antigen-nonspecific defense chemicals, the complement pathways, phagocytosis, inflammation, and fever.
What are the bodies nonspecific defenses against pathogens?
Your body's most important nonspecific defense is the skin. Other nonspecific defenses include mucus, sweat, and tears.
What is the opposite of nonspecific?
Specific!
What are the nonspecific ascending pathways?
nonspecific are the pathways that pain messages travel or unknown stimulus are involved in the emotional aspects of perception
What is nonspecific therapy?
Nonspecific back pain would be back pain with an unknown cause. Therefore nonspecific therapy would be either therapy of an unknown nature (ha ha) or therapy not specific to the illness/injury only. Like psychotherapy for back pain -- you could call that nonspecific therapy.
What is the antonym of the word specific?
Nonspecific.
Which is part of the nonspecific immune response?
Inflammation and fever are nonspecific immune system reactions.
