Question

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Describe the various defense mechanisms your body has to fight pathogens, nonspecific and specific. How does not washing your hands properly affect these mechanisms?

Answer 1

Adaptive immune system fights specific pathogen when it has recieved two signals to start. Innate immune system continously fights pathogens and canccergenic cells aswell as parasites. Hand washing doesn't affect these mechanisms as long as you don't itch your eyes, put your fingers in your mouth or any other body openings.

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