GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the second line of defense?
A
phagocytes, NK cells, antimicrobial proteins like interferons, complement system, and transferrins, and the inflammatory response
B
B Lymphocytes
C
the skin and mucous membranes along with their secretions
D
cell-mediated and humoral immunity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Inflammation, fever, phagocytosis, interferon, and complement are all part of the second line defenses.

Detailed explanation-2: -Second line of defense An inflammatory response begins when a pathogen stimulates an increase in blood flow to the infected area. Blood vessels in that area expand, and white blood cells leak from the vessels to invade the infected tissue. These white blood cells, called phagocytes engulf and destroy bacteria.

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