The Human Body Uses Three Lines of Defense to Protect

question 74

Multiple Choice

The human body uses three lines of defense to protect against pathogens. Match each of the following categories of defense to the type of cell or mechanism involved in the defense. Answers may be used more than once.
-release of interferons

• A)physical or chemical barrier
• B)specific defense mechanism
• C)nonspecific defense mechanism

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