Which Statement About Skin and Mucous Membranes Is NOT Correct

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which statement about skin and mucous membranes is NOT correct?

• A) They are the first line of innate immunity.
• B) They are the first line of adaptive immunity.
• C) They act as physical barriers to infection.
• D) They contain antimicrobial secretions.
• E) They separate us from our environment.

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