Nurs 231 Module 3: Problem Set - Portage Learning

2/8/22, 2:31 PMModule 3: Problem Set: Pathophysiology-2021- SteppPage 1 of 28https://portagelearning.instructure.com/courses/1116/quizzes/27011?module_item_id=102674Module 3: Problem SetDue No due date Points 5 Questions 39 Time Limit NoneAttempt HistoryAttemptTimeScoreLATESTAttempt 1 2,680 minutes5 out of 5Score for this quiz: 5 out of 5Submitted Feb 8 at 11:59amThis attempt took 2,680 minutes. 0 / 0 ptsQuestion 1Your Answer:What is innate immunity?its first line of defense that take place before an infection occur. Also it can function immediately, its comprised physical, chemical, moleculardefenses ,and cellularInnate immunity, also called natural immunity, is the firstline of defense. This type of defense is in place before aninfection takes place and can function immediately. It iscomprised of physical, chemical, cellular, and moleculardefenses.2/8/22, 2:31 PMModule 3: Problem Set: Pathophysiology-2021- SteppPage 2 of 28https://portagelearning.instructure.com/courses/1116/quizzes/27011?module_item_id=102674 0 / 0 ptsQuestion 2Your Answer:How does the skin act as a physical barrier?skin cells are tightly packed together, they are multiple layers, andcontinuously being shed.It is cover with Keratin which creates a salty,and acidic environment that is inhospitable to microbes.Furthermore,skin cells carry antimicrobial proteins, lysosomes which hindermicroorganisms aids to shattered themThe skins design makes it a strong physical barrier. It hasclosely packed cells in multiple layers that are continuouslybeing shed. Keratin covers the skin, which creates a salty,acidic