BIO 126 Chapter Notes - Chapter 35: Phagocyte, Immunoglobulin Light Chain, Apoptosis

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The first line of defense in the body is the outercovering of the body that prevents pathogens form entering the body. The second line of defense comes in play when a pathogen has entered the body. Attempts to recognize and remove abnormal cells. In involves recognition of traits shared by broad ranges of pathogens, using a small set of receptors. It includes: barrier defense- skin, mucus membranes, secretions, internal defenses- phagocytic cells, natural killer cells, antimicrobial proteins, It involves recognition to a specific set of pathogens using a vast array or receptors. Humoral response: antibodies defend against infection in body fluids. Cell- mediated response- cytotoxic cells defend against infection in body cells. Pathogens- agents that cause disease, infect a wide range of animals, including humans. The immune system enables an animal to avoid or limit many infections. All animals have innate immunity, a defense that is active immediately upon infection.

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