PATHOLOGY MCQ
IMMUNE RESPONSE
Question
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Which is NOT a part of your body’s 1st line of defense?
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Antibodies
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Mucus
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Saliva
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Skin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The innate immune system is the body’s first line of defense against germs entering the body. It responds in the same way to all germs and foreign substances, which is why it is sometimes referred to as the “nonspecific” immune system.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Antibodies are highly specific for one particular antigen, and only develop in the body after previous exposure to a pathogen. As a result, it is not considered innate.
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