Which of the Following Is an Example of a Semi-Specific

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a semi-specific, innate immune mechanism associated with mucosal surfaces?

• A) Secretory IgA prevents adhesion to mucosal surface.
• B) Extravasation of neutrophils is triggered by specific signals.
• C) Interferons produced by the host will act on specific viruses in the mucosa.
• D) Toll-like receptors on the host bind a specific microbe-associated molecular pattern, or MAMP.
• E) The type of inflammation mounted varies with pathogen.

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