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Inflammotary response,skin and mucous memebrane,Anti micro organism substances in body fluids,
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What are 2 examples of nonspecific immunity and how do they work?
tears and mucus
Which is part of nonspecific immunity?
Inflammation and fever are nonspecific immune system reactions.
What is an example of an immunity?
Examples of innate immunity include anatomical barriers, mechanical removal, bacterial antagonism, pattern-recognition receptors, antigen-nonspecific defense chemicals, the complement pathways, phagocytosis, inflammation, and fever.
What is the type of lymphocyte involved in nonspecific immunity?
natural killer cell
Which type of immunity defends against any type of invader?
Nonspecific
What are the similarities and differences between nonspecific and specific immunity?
Nonspecific immunity, also known as innate immunity, provides the first line of defense against pathogens through barriers like skin and mucous membranes, as well as immune cells that respond quickly to all invaders. In contrast, specific immunity, or adaptive immunity, targets specific pathogens with a tailored response, involving lymphocytes such as B and T cells that remember past infections for quicker responses in the future. Both systems work together to protect the body from infections, but nonspecific immunity acts immediately and broadly, while specific immunity develops more slowly and is highly targeted.
Humans and other vertebrates have both specific and nonspecific immunity while invertebrates have only?
non specific :)
What means invertebrates have only nonspecific immunity which?
Invertebrates possess only nonspecific immunity, meaning they rely on general defense mechanisms rather than specialized responses to specific pathogens. Their immune responses include physical barriers, such as exoskeletons, and cellular responses like phagocytosis, but they lack adaptive immune systems that characterize vertebrates. This nonspecific immunity allows them to respond rapidly to a wide range of threats, but it does not provide long-lasting protection against specific pathogens.
how is nonspecific immunity provided?
Nonspecific immunity, also known as innate immunity, is provided by various physical and chemical barriers that protect the body from pathogens. This includes the skin and mucous membranes, which act as physical barriers, as well as secretions like saliva and tears that contain antimicrobial substances. Additionally, immune cells such as phagocytes and natural killer cells respond quickly to infections, recognizing and attacking a wide range of pathogens without the need for prior exposure. Overall, nonspecific immunity serves as the first line of defense against invaders.
What does it mean to have nonspecific innate immunity?
The cells of the innate system recognize and respond to the pathogens in a specific generic way.
What is an example of immunuty?
Examples of innate immunity include anatomical barriers, mechanical removal, bacterial antagonism, pattern-recognition receptors, antigen-nonspecific defense chemicals, the complement pathways, phagocytosis, inflammation, and fever.
How is specific defense different from nonspecific defense?
Specific defense, also known as adaptive immunity, targets specific pathogens and involves a tailored response, including the activation of lymphocytes (T and B cells) and the production of antibodies. In contrast, nonspecific defense, or innate immunity, provides a generalized response to a wide range of pathogens through physical barriers (like skin), inflammatory responses, and immune cells that act quickly but without specificity. Essentially, specific defenses are more specialized and take longer to activate, while nonspecific defenses act immediately and broadly.
