Interferons, Complement, Lysozyme, and Lactoferrin Are All Examples of

question 13

Multiple Choice

Interferons, complement, lysozyme, and lactoferrin are all examples of

• A) specific antimicrobial factors.
• B) immune enzymes.
• C) nonspecific antimicrobial factors.
• D) cytokines.
• E) antipeptides.

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Definitions:

Nail Bed

Epithelial tissue resting on dermis under the nail between the nail matrix and hyponychium; contributes to the formation of the nail.

Hyponychium

Thickened portion of the stratum corneum under the free edge of the nail.

Cuticle

The outer layer of living tissue, especially in plants, acting as a protective barrier. In humans and animals, it often refers to the outer layer of skin or the protective layer around the nail or hair.

Eponychium

Outgrowth of the skin that covers the proximal and lateral borders of the nail; also called cuticle.