If a Virus Makes It Past the Body's First Line

question 14

Multiple Choice

If a virus makes it past the body's first line of physical defenses,the next defense is _____.

• A) a series of cells designed to contain and destroy pathogens
• B) lymphocytes deactivate the virus
• C) mucus membranes trap the pathogens
• D) cilia sweep the pathogen out of the body
• E) histamine is released to destroy the pathogens

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