Response Flashcards
1
Q
How does the stomach protect against pathogens?
A
Stomach acid kills bacteria
2
Q
How does the trachea/bronchi/nose protect against pathogens?
A
Mucus and hairs trap bacteria
3
Q
How does skin protect against pathogens?
A
Acts as a barrier to stop them getting in.
4
Q
How do eyes protect against pathogens?
A
Produced tears which wash out pathogens.
5
Q
What do white blood cells do?
A
They engulf unfamiliar cells and destroy them.
6
Q
What do antitoxins do?
A
Produce counteracting toxins against bacterial toxins.
7
Q
What do antibodies do?
A
They recognise pathogens quicker
