The Epithelial Barriers in the Body Are Part of the Innate,nonspecific

question 67

True/False

The epithelial barriers in the body are part of the innate,nonspecific defenses of the body and do not play a role in the specific immune system.

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Definitions:

Helicobacter Pylori

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Obesity

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