Protecting Against Diseases

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Protecting Against Diseases

White Blood Cells

Natural Killer Cell

Neutrophil

Macrophage

Immune Response

Non Specific

Protein Activation: interferons

Inflammation: histamine

Fever: high body temperature

Specific

Two-Part Assault

Antigens

Body's Protection Mechanism

Mucous Membrane: sticky fluid mucus

Skin: oil and sweat

Pathogens Enter The Skin

Airborne -> respiratory system

Cuts and abrasions

Pathogens

Disease-causing microorganisms Ex: COVID-19, HIV