Physical and Chemical Barriers That Form the First Line of Innate

question 30

Multiple Choice

Physical and chemical barriers that form the first line of innate defense include

• A) the acidity of the stomach.
• B) tear fluid from the eye.
• C) an un-punctured skin.
• D) mucus and cilia of the respiratory tract.
• E) All answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Interpretation

The act of explaining the meaning of something; in the context of data, it involves determining the significance or implications of the information presented.

Response

A reaction to a specific stimulus or situation.

Acute

Describes a condition or phenomenon that is severe but of a short duration.

Dendrites

The branched extensions of neurons that receive electrical signals from other nerve cells and transmit them to the cell body.