how does our body fight off infection??? our body’s defenses
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HOW DOES OUR BODY FIGHT OFF INFECTION???Our Body’s Defenses
The First Line of DefenseStops germs from getting into the bloodstream.
Traps, repels and destroys germs BEFORE they make you sick.
Five Barriers that Protect the Body
Skin – the body’s largest barrier
Mucous membranes – Found in ears, eyes, nose and throat
SalivaTears Stomach acid
The Second Line of Defense
Immune System A combination of body defenses
made up of cells , tissues and organs that help fight infections.
White Blood Cells Cells that work together to warn,
track down and destroy germs.
3 Types of White Blood Cells
Phagocytes
T-Cells
B-Cells
PhagocytesThese white blood cells send a warning that a germ (invaders) has entered the bloodstream
T-CellsThese white blood cells track down the invading germ and mark the germ with antibodies.
B-Cells
These white blood cells destroy germs and anything else marked with an antibody.
Sometimes the b-cells need back-up support in the form of medicine in order to fight the really tough germs.