IMMUNOLOGY

MISCELLENOUS

VACCINATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
First-line defences that mammals have against invasion by disease-causing bacteria include
A
lysozymes.
B
interferons.
C
antibodies.
D
cytotoxic T cell.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Skin, tears and mucus are part of the first line of defence in fighting infection. They help to protect us against invading pathogens. You have beneficial bacteria growing on your skin, in your bowel and other places in the body (such as the mouth and the gut) that stop other harmful bacteria from taking over.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lysozyme is part of the first line of defense in the innate immune system and cleaves linkages between N-acetylglucosamine (NAG) and N-acetylmuramic acid (NAM) in bacterial peptidoglycan. Additionally, fluids containing immunoglobulins and phagocytic cells are produced in the gingival spaces.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first line of defense against infection are the surface barriers that prevent the entry of pathogens into the body. The second line of defense are the non-specific phagocytes and other internal mechanisms that comprise innate immunity.

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