What Mechanism Is NOT Used by Epithelial Cells to Prevent

question 25

Multiple Choice

What mechanism is NOT used by epithelial cells to prevent the invasion of barrier tissues?

• A)Secretion of antimicrobial peptides.
• B)Phagocytosis of microbes.
• C)Production of mucus layer.
• D)Use of beating cilia.
• E)All of the answers are correct.

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