PATHOLOGY MCQ
IMMUNE RESPONSE
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Question
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Which of the following is NOT part of the non-specific immune system?
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Macrophages
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Fever
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Inflammation
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Antibodies
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -(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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Innate, or nonspecific, immunity is the defense system with which you were born. It protects you against all antigens. Innate immunity involves barriers that keep harmful materials from entering your body. These barriers form the first line of defense in the immune response.
Detailed explanation-3: -Nonspecific defenses include anatomic barriers, inhibitors, phagocytosis, fever, inflammation, and IFN.
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