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Are lymphocytes one of the body's first-line defense against infection?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, the lymphocytes (more commonly known as white blood cells) are a major component of the body's immune system. It is very complex with numerous members that all play important roles (some of which are the B cells, macrophages, helper T cells, cytotoxic T cells, dendritic cells, eosinophil, basophil and neutrophil).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo, they are the third line of defense.
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Which defense target specific pathogens?
lymphocytes :)
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.
Is the integumentary system the second and third line of defense against infection?
The integumentary system is one of the first lines of defense against infection. It provides a physical and chemical barrier against the entry of pathogens.
Which system functions in defense against infection and disease?
lymphatic
Why did Britain have to have a strong army and navy?
it was their firstline of defense because it was an island surrounded by water so their navy had to be top notch
What has the function of immune defense and phagocytosis?
lymphocytes
One of the best lines of defense against bacterial infection is washing your hands?
Yes it is a good line of defense.
What blood cells is the primary line of defense against a bacterial infection?
neutrophil
What can cause elevated lymphocytes?
An elevated lymphocytes level means that you have a higher than usual amount of white blood cells called lymphocytes. Because these cells are used to fight of infection, people tend to produce more of them when they are ill.
What is the body's first line of defence against hiv?
The body's first line of defense against infection is the skin.
What defense target specific pathogens?
Lymphocytes
What organ provides the first line of defense against infection?
Skin
