BRAINCAKEMammals - non-Specific Defences
Mammals have 2 lines of defence against pathogens.
primary non-specific rapid, always present>
specific - slower, specific to each pathogen
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Key terms in this lesson
- glycoprotein
- A protein with a carbohydrate chain attached, often found on the cell surface acting as a receptor or antigen.
- pathogen
- A microorganism that causes disease.
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