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The function of the first line of defense is to keep pathogens out of the body.
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What are your bodys first line defenses against pathogens in general?
Your skin is the first line of defense.
When does the bodys second line of defense come into play?
when it gets past the first line (the skin)
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 are body's first-line defenses against pathogens in general?
Because it is the first thing a pathogen (a bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasite that causes disease) must overcome before it can gain access to your body. The physical defenses include your skin and mucus.
What are the body's natural defenses?
the immune system the 1st line is the skin an if anything gets in then the immune system takes over and fights the germs.
What are your body's first-line defenses against pathogens in general?
Your skin is the first line of defense.
What are your body' first-line defenses against pathogens in general?
Your skin is the first line of defense.
What are the six first line defenses of the body?
The first six lines defenses of the body are mucous membrane, skin, chemicals, pH, hair, and cilia.
What are your bodys first line defenses against pathogens in general?
Your skin is the first line of defense.
What is the difference between specific and nonspecific defense?
Fever
If foreign substances pass the body's first line of defenses and into the bloodstream what happens?
They are attacked by lymphocytes .
When does the bodys second line of defense come into play?
when it gets past the first line (the skin)
What was the name of Line of defenses along the French Border?
Maggot Line
The line of defenses along the French border with Germany was called the?
The Maginot Line
What do you know about the first line of general defenses our bodies have against all pathogens especially bacteria?
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What are the 2 types of defenses your body has?
skin is your first line of defense. White blood cells also seek out and kill harmful intruders
What is your third line of defense?
Your body's third line of defense is specific defenses, such as the immune response.
