Chapter-2.7 Innate Immunity
BOOK TITLE: Understanding Medical Physiology: A Textbook for Medical Students
Author
1. Bijlani RL
2. Manjunatha S
ISBN
9789380704814
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11448_63
Edition
4/e
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
1.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
2.
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India
Chapter keywords
Innate immunity,
acquired immunity,
phagocytosis,
macrophages,
acute phase proteins,
natural killer cells,
mononuclear phagocytic system,
mechanical barriers,
chemical barriers,
skin,
tears,
saliva,
acid,
mucus,
pathogenic organisms,
inanimate particulate matter,
neutrophils