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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
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.
Which structure represents the body's first line of defense against inflection?
The body's first line of defense against infection is primarily represented by the skin and mucous membranes. The skin acts as a physical barrier, preventing pathogens from entering the body, while mucous membranes line various cavities and secrete mucus, trapping pathogens and facilitating their removal. Additionally, secretions like saliva, tears, and stomach acid provide chemical defenses against pathogens. Collectively, these structures form a crucial initial defense against infections.
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 is your first line of defense against disease?
The first line of defense against disease is the body's innate immune system, which includes physical barriers like the skin and mucous membranes, as well as specialized cells that target and destroy pathogens. These defenses work to prevent pathogens from entering the body or to eliminate them quickly before they can cause harm.
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.
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.
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.
