[Defence mechanisms of the lung (author's transl)].
A review on defence mechanisms against inhalated germs of infection, dust particles and other noxiousness is given. The role of bronchial secretion, of the aerodynamic filter system, of the respiratory tract and of the surfactants as well of the local humoral and cellular immunity in the defence mechanisms is empharized.
D001980:Bronchi / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007111:Immunity, Cellular; D008168:Lung / Q000276:immunology* / Q000502:physiology; D011650:Pulmonary Alveoli / Q000502:physiology; D012119:Respiration; D013499:Surface Properties
Abwehrmechanismen der Lunge.