First-Line Defenses of Innate Immunity Include Physical Defenses Such as _________

question 41

Multiple Choice

First-line defenses of innate immunity include physical defenses such as _________. (Select all that apply)

• A) fever
• B) tears
• C) mucous membranes
• D) gastric secretions

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Definitions:

Instinct

A natural, usually unchangeable behavior observed in animals as a reaction to specific triggers.

Spiders

Arachnids characterized by eight legs, a chelicerae with fangs that inject venom, and the ability to spin webs.

Intrinsic Motive

A form of motivation driven by internal rewards, such as personal satisfaction, curiosity, or enjoyment, rather than external factors.

Biological Motive

An innate drive stemming from biological needs that motivates behavior, such as hunger, thirst, or the drive for sleep.