A Bacterial Pathogen Has Breached the Skin Barrier of a Human.This

question 5

Multiple Choice

A bacterial pathogen has breached the skin barrier of a human.This is the first time this human host has been exposed to this particular pathogen.Which statement is NOT true regarding this situation?

• A)Innate immunity will respond to the pathogen more quickly than adaptive immunity.
• B)Innate immune cells will utilize PRRs to recognize PAMPs on the pathogen.
• C)Normal, intact skin is a good, but not perfect, barrier to pathogen entry.
• D)Memory T cells will aid in pathogen recognition and response.
• E)Phagocytes within the skin will aid in pathogen recognition and response.

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Definitions:

Waxy Cell Wall

A waxy cell wall is characteristic of plant cells and some microorganisms, providing a protective, waterproof layer.

Mycoplasma

A genus of bacteria that lack a cell wall, making them resistant to many common antibiotics and causing various diseases in humans and animals.

Peptidoglycan

A polymer that makes up the cell walls of most bacteria, consisting of sugars and amino acids, and provides structural strength to the bacterial cell wall.

Cell Walls

Rigid or semi-rigid structures surrounding the cell membrane of plants, fungi, and some bacteria, providing shape, support, and protection.