first line of defense (innate immunity)

Question 1

what are the physical and mechanical barriers of innate immunity that are the 1st line defense

Answer 1

skin
hair
mucous membrane
coughing/sneezing/vomiting

Question 2

what do the biochemical barriers that are apart of the first line of defense do

Answer 2

synthesize & secrete substances to trap or
destroy microorganisms via antibacterial peptides

Question 3

where do the biochemical barriers of the first line of defense trap, destroy microorganisms via antibacterial peptides

Answer 3

Mucous secretions
 Perspiration
 Saliva
 Tears
 Earwax

Question 4

what are the 2 classes of antimicrobial peptides produced by epithelial cells

Answer 4

Cathelicidins & defensins

Question 5

what does the normal microbiome do

Answer 5

provides protection by inhibiting colonization and
multiplication of pathogens and by releasing chemicals that prevent
infection