Non-specific defence mechanisms Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Name five physical/chemical barriers
A
Skin, mucus, lysozyme, gastric juice, cilia
2
Q
What is the role of lysozyme
A
An enzyme that destroys bacterial cell walls; found in tears, saliva, sweat
3
Q
What is the role of fever
A
Inhabits microbial growth and speeds tissue repair
4
Q
What triggers inflammation
A
Histamine and serotonn from basophils/mast cells
