Innate Immunity Consists of Which of the Following Components

question 2

Multiple Choice

Innate immunity consists of which of the following components?

• A) Physical and chemical barriers such as the skin and mucous membranes
• B) Blood proteins that act as mediators of infection
• C) Cells capable of phagocytosis
• D) All of the above are part of the innate immune system

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Definitions:

Papanicolaou Smears

A screening test for cervical cancer, commonly known as a Pap test, where cells from the cervix are examined under a microscope.

Cervical Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, often associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.

Hysterectomy

A surgical procedure for removing the uterus, and sometimes also the cervix and other reproductive organs.

Tympanic Membranes

Thin layers of tissue located in the ear, commonly known as the eardrum, that vibrate in response to sound waves.