Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

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Chapter 14 - Host Defenses I - 14.1 Defense Mechanisms of the Host in Perspective - 14.1 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 397: 1

Answer

1. Barriers: Physical and chemical barriers are the first lines of defense. A physical barrier is the skin while an example of a chemical barrier is the mucus. 2. Immune system: This is the second line of defense. It fights against the invading pathogens. 3. Antibodies: These are the third line of defense. They recognize the invading pathogens from previous attack and fight against them.

Work Step by Step

Three lines of defense are as follows: 1. Barriers: Physical and chemical barriers are the first lines of defense. A physical barrier is the skin while an example of a chemical barrier is the mucus. 2. Immune system: This is the second line of defense. It fights against the invading pathogens. 3. Antibodies: These are the third line of defense. They recognize the invading pathogens from previous attack and fight against them.
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