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secreting acid that destroys potential pathogens that are swallowed
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How does the stomach acts as a defense against infections?
The HCL plays major role for defence mechanism in stomach
Is stomach acid or mucus a barrier to infection that is most effective against cholera bacteria?
i think it is stomach acid
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.
What is your first line of defense against disease?
The first line of defense includes the skin, breathing passage, mouth and stomach.
What is the first line of defense of a pathogen?
The first line of defense against a pathogen would be barriers. Ex. The skin, Breathing Passages, and The Mouth and stomach.
Hydrochloric acid in stomach kills what?
Acid in the stomach is a primary bodily defense against microorganisms. Obviously, it can be overwhelmed or bypassed, but it is toxic to many microorganisms.
What role does the stomach play in defense against infections?
Your immune system fights off disease carrying cells.
What is an infection of your stomach and intestines?
In general, infectious gastroenteritis is an infection of your stomach and intestines.
What organ is your first line of defense against pathogens?
The integumentary system (skin) and mucous membranes are the first line of defense. They provide a physical barrier against invasion of pathogens. Any break in this physical barrier, such as a cut, makes it easier for pathogens to enter your body.
How does the stomach protect us against bacteria?
chemical barrier
What is patchy erythematous mucosa in the gastric antrum?
A gastric antral mucosa is a helicobacter pylon infection of the stomach. The infection can be treated with antibiotics to cure it.
How are stomach acid and mucous as a defense against pathogen?
Stomach acid is a chemical barrier against pathogens. The low pH of the acid creates an environment in which pathogens are unable to survive and will often kill them. Mucous is a physical barrier against pathogens. It acts to trap pathogens to prevent them from entering the body any farther.
