AIPMT MAIN2008Zoology-Human Health and Disease
AIPMT MAIN 2008 Zoology Immune System MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
To which type of barriers under innate immunity, do the saliva in the mouth and the tears from the eyes, belong?
A
Physical barriers
B
Cytokine barriers
C
Cellular barriers
D
Physiological barriers
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Saliva and tears contain enzymes and antimicrobial substances that prevent microbial growth, classifying them as physiological barriers in innate immunity.
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