Asked by
Valerie Villasenor
on Oct 22, 2024Verified
Which of these nonspecific body defenses utilizes enzymes in body fluids to destroy pathogens?
A) Chemical barriers
B) Mechanical barriers
C) Inflammation
D) Phagocytosis
E) Species resistance
Phagocytosis
The process by which certain living cells called phagocytes engulf or ingest other cells or particles, important for immune defense.
Chemical Barriers
Substances used to prevent or reduce the entry or growth of harmful organisms, as in contraception or infection control.
- Grasp the basic defense mechanisms employed by the body against pathogens.
- Describe the function and importance of chemical barriers in the immune system.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the basic defense mechanisms employed by the body against pathogens.
- Describe the function and importance of chemical barriers in the immune system.
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