What are five of the non-specific defenses of the skin?

Q: Describe how the complement system works, and list 3 effects that complement activation has.

A: An antibody (Ab), also known as an immunoglobulin (Ig), is a large Y-shaped protein produced by…

Q: Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: All of the following are considered innate…

A: Innate immunity can be defined as the immunity present in the body at the time of the individual's…

Q: Describe how the skin protects against infection.

A: Skin- It is the largest organ of the body and the average thickness of the skin is 1-2 mm but it is…

Q: What is the role of the dendritic cell in infection by HIV?

A: Dendritic cells have a tree-like shape. They are responsible for initiating the adaptive immune…

Q: What do rubor, calor, tumor, and dolor mean?  What is the cause of each in the inflammatory process?

A: Rubor, calor, tumor, and dolor occurs when inflammation occurs in the body. Inflammation refers to…

Q: Describe the general actions of the complement system.

A: Introduction: The complement system is a part of the innate immune system and is involved in…

Q: Explain how unbroken skin, the phagocytic action of neutrophilsand macrophages, inflammation, and…

A: The body has a variety of defense mechanisms to prevent and fight off infections. The physical…

Q: If a person is unable to form iC3, what complement system would this impact most and why?

A: C3 is a protein of the immune system. Complement is a system of plasma protein.

Q: How do the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory system provide defenses against invading…

A: INTRODUCTION The body's most fundamental and nonspecific defense mechanism is physical defense.…