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Question
To which type of barriers under innate immunity, do the saliva in the mouth and the tears from the eyes, belong ?
Options
A.cytokine barriers
B.cellular barriers
C.physiological barriers
D.physical barriers
Solution
. Physiological barriers like body temperature, pH of the body fluid, and various body secretions (saliva, tears) prevent growth of many disease causing micro-organisms.
Skin is physical barrier of the body. first outer tough layer is the stratum corneum ,wich is almost dead thats why prevents the entry of bacteria and viruses.
Skin is physical barrier of the body. first outer tough layer is the stratum corneum ,wich is almost dead thats why prevents the entry of bacteria and viruses.
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