Bacteria entering the blood system, Biology

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Briefly describe the principal lines of defence against bacteria entering the blood system.

A blood clot forms a barrier to entry by bacteria. White cells ingest and kill bacteria. Antibodies from lymphocytes inactivate bacteria or make them simpler to ingest. White cells in lymph nodes trap bacteria.

 


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