The first line of defense is non-specific, consisting of physical barriers like skin and mucous membranes with cilia to trap and remove pathogens.
La première ligne de défense immunitaire est non spécifique et comprend des barrières physiques comme la peau et les membranes muqueuses avec des cils pour piéger et éliminer les agents pathogènes.
| Front | 1st Line of Defense |
|---|---|
| Back | - nonspecific - barriers - skin - mucous membrane (release trapping mucus) - cilia (that sweep mucus) |
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