MISCELLENOUS
VACCINATION
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Question
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Which of the following is NOT a first line of defense of the non-specific (innate) immune system? These mechanisms prevent pathogens from entering the body.
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skin
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mucous membranes
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fever
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stomach acid
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Physical barrier The innate immune system provides the first line of defense, which is divided broadly into two categories – physical/chemical barriers and nonspecific resistance.
Detailed explanation-2: -(D) Killer T-cells – They are a part of acquired immunity. They are involved in the body’s third line of defence. And, hence they are not a part of non-specific defence.
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