1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
REY [17]
3 years ago
15

3. Describe the working of the body's nonspecific defenses against disease.

Biology
1 answer:
dezoksy [38]3 years ago
6 0
Nonspecific defenses include physical and chemical barriers, the inflammatory response, and interferons. Physical barriers include the intact skin and mucous membranes. These barriers are aided by various antimicrobial chemicals in tissue and fluids.


Nonspecific defenses include anatomic barriers, inhibitors, phagocytosis, fever, inflammation, and IFN. Specific defenses include antibody and cell-mediated immunity.
You might be interested in
Newton's Law Song Verse
Crazy boy [7]

Explanation:

is this an actual question!?? lol!

5 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
1
Hitman42 [59]
There are several differences between the two, but the biggest distinction between them is that
—————————————————————
eukaryotic cells have a distinct nucleus containing the cell's genetic material, while prokaryotic cells don't have a nucleus and have free-floating genetic material instead.
4 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
The sequence of ________________ in a DNA molecule determines the protein that will be produced. A) lipids B) nucleotides C) pro
Nuetrik [128]
The sequence of B) nucleotides in a DNA molecule determines the protein that will be produced.
7 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Lysosomrs can be compared to the recycling and garbage centers of a city. How can this comparison be justified
IgorLugansk [536]
Lysosomes use a degenerative enzyme to eliminate un necessary materials from the cell and recycle parts that can be re used, much like a recycling centers eliminate waste from cities and find ways to reuse it.
4 0
3 years ago
Legumes enrich soil by adding nitrogen to it through their __
USPshnik [31]

They add nitrogen to the soul through their nodules !

3 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • Whales have vestigial legs. This suggests they _____.
    11·1 answer
  • A _____________ is a professional who draws blood for tests, transfusions, donations and research.
    7·1 answer
  • During which stage of postmortem decomposition does the body lack moisture?
    8·2 answers
  • Which of the following best describes the biological role of the lac operon? View Available Hint(s) Which of the following best
    7·1 answer
  • Azotobacter A. forms endospores. B. forms cysts. C. fixes carbon dioxide. D. are used as an indicator of fecal pollution.
    15·1 answer
  • After replication, how much of each DNA molecule is composed of the original DNA?
    12·1 answer
  • Help me someone help me please??
    8·1 answer
  • The archer was shooting at the bullseye. What is the Best description of this attempt.
    9·1 answer
  • Interphase or Mitosis: Protein production is high<br> 1. Mitosis <br> 2. Interphase
    15·1 answer
  • A calico cat shows both the traits for orange fur and black fur. What kind of allele expression is this?.
    13·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!