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By trapping the germs in the air inside it so it doesn't get inside your body.
That's why its bad to pick your nose cause then you're getting all the germs on your fingers!
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The skin and mucous membranes are examples of?
The first line of defense.
What is the first line of Mitch's non-specific defenses?
The function of the first line of defense is to keep pathogens out of the body.
How does the body's first line of defense function?
The Body's first line defense acts as physical barriers, in which it functions by trapping the pathogens and blocking them from entering the body. Also, all first line defenses act the same way to all pathogens, in which they're called non-specific defense.
What is the body's most sophisticated line of defense from entering the body?
skin
What system is the body's first line of defense?
The Epidermis .
What are two types of immune respones in the second line of defence?
The body has three main lines of defense against pathogens. They are as follows:First line of defense: Skin, Mucous membranes, and Secretions of skin and mucous membranesSecond line of defense: Phagocytic white blood cells, Antimicrobial proteins, and the Inflammatory responseThird line of defense: Lymphocytes, and Antibodies
The body's first line of defense against the invasion of disease-causing microorganisms is?
The first and biggest line of defense is the skin. This non-discriminatory barrier is also the largest organ of the human body.
The skin and mucous membranes are examples of?
The first line of defense.
Which of these is the human body's first line of defense against invading pathogens such as bacteria and viruses?
skin and mucous membranes
What is first line of defense and what is second line of defense?
skin and mucous membranes first line of defense second line-leukocytes and macrophages, inflammation and fever third is immune system
What is the first line of Mitch's non-specific defenses?
The function of the first line of defense is to keep pathogens out of the body.
What are 3 functions of the mucus membrain?
The mucous membrane line all exterior openings to your body. Their main function is to protect your body from disease. That is mostly their only function except for being annoying.
How does the body's first line of defense function?
The Body's first line defense acts as physical barriers, in which it functions by trapping the pathogens and blocking them from entering the body. Also, all first line defenses act the same way to all pathogens, in which they're called non-specific defense.
Does the first line of defense of the immune system include a combination of reflexes the skin and mucous membranes?
first
Can you get drunk via a mucous membrane?
line and protect the inside of your body
What is your third line of defense?
Your body's third line of defense is specific defenses, such as the immune response.
Membranes that line body cavities that open directly to the exterior are?
It matters on which cavity of the body it is. For example, for the heart the membrane is the pericardium. Mucous membranes line body cavities that open to the outside. examples would be the nose, mouth, respiratory tract, and the anus.
