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REY [17]
3 years ago
15

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

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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.
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