Describe the nonspecific antimicrobial effects of mucus, lysozyme, and acidic pH. For each of these substances, list where they are found in the body and how they function in fighting pathogens.

Non specific defence mechanism are the first lines of general defence that aids in preventing entry and minimising further passage of microbes and foreign materials into the body.

Explanation:

The non specific defence mechanisms protects us against any of enormous range of possible dangers using these methods:

--> defence at body surface

--> phagocytosis

--> natural antimicrobial substances

--> the inflammatory response and

--> immunological surveillance.

MUCUS is a slippery substance which covers the luminal surface of the Lungs. It provides defence at the body surfaces. Incase of any inhaled foreign material through the nose into the lungs, it's usually entrapped by the mucus. It is either coughed up or swallowed.

LYSOZYME: This is a protein with antibacterial properties present in granulocytes, tears and sweat. They are natural antimicrobial substances that destroys the cell walls of bacteria leading to its death.

ACIDIC Ph: The presence of acidic natural substances found in the stomach such as the gastric juice or hydrochloric acid, kills the majority of ingested microbes.