Non - Specific Defences

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Non - Specific Defence

A general response that targets any pathogen or foreign body (first line of defence)

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Specific Defence

A targeted response to a particular pathogen

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First - Line of Defence

Non - specific external barriers which restrict entry of the pathogens into the body

  • E.g.: skin and mucous membranes

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Second - Line of Defence

Non - specific internal defences that respond to a pathogen after it has entered the body

  • E.g: phagocytes, inflammation, fever

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Third - Line of Defence

Specific immune responses that target specific pathogens that have evaded the firt and second lines of defence

  • E.g antibodies

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