Why Is Peripheral Tolerance Critical to Barrier Immunity

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why is peripheral tolerance critical to barrier immunity?

• A)Because it counters inappropriate activation.
• B)Because overactivation can lead to chronic inflammation and disease.
• C)Because microbes that colonize areas like the skin and intestines are not harmful.
• D)Because it both counters inappropriate activation, and overactivation can lead to chronic inflammation and disease.
• E)None of the answers explains why peripheral tolerance is critical to barrier immunity.

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