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Both the epithelium of the vagina and the cervical glands of the uterus help prevent the invasion and spread of vaginal pathogens Explain how each of these mechanisms works?
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Epithelium of vagina: The epithelial cells of the mucosa layer secrete glycogen, which is anaerobically metatolized to lactic acid by resident bacteria. This causes the pH of the vagina to rise making it relatively acidic. This acidity helps keep the vagina healthy and free of infection.
Cervical Glands of Uterus: The cervical glands of the uterus secrete mucus that fills the cervical canal and covers the ecternal os (mouth) to block the spread of bacteria.
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What is the period after invasion of pathogens?
incubation
Does infection refer to inflammation of tissue due to invasion of pathogens?
Yes.
What is the Common route of central nervous system invasion by pathogens is through?
the circlatory system
True or false The skin provides the first defense against invasion by pathogens?
True
Which of the following best describes the function of the IAMMUNE SYSTEM?
Prevents the invasion of of pathogen into the body and acts as the first and second line of defence Agianst pathogens
The most common route of central nervous system invasion by pathogens is through?
The circulatory system.
Which condition is an invasion of the body by a disease producing organism?
Pathogens
What is stage of cervical cancer with no clinical evidence of spread outside uterus and microscopic invasion of parametrium seen after hysterectomy?
stage 1a
Is skin the first line of defense against the invasion of pathogens?
a diseas that can be passed from one living thing to another is an infectious disease
Why is it adaptive for memory cells to remain in the immune system after an invasion by pathogens?
As a result of memory cells, on exposure to a second infection by the pathogen the response will be quicker and stronger.
What is stage IA1 of cervical cancer?
Stage IA1: Invasion area is less than 3 mm (0.13 in) deep and 7 mm (0.33 in) wide
What occurs when pathogens invade the body and what is the response of the body to the invasion?
It depends what sort of pathogen it is and what cells are infected but in general the infected cell is destroyed by lymphocytes and then engulfed by a phagocyte to get rid of what is left.
