Components of the First Line of Defense Include All the Following

question 57

Multiple Choice

Components of the first line of defense include all the following, except

• A)the tough cell sheet of the upper epidermis of the skin.
• B)nasal hairs.
• C)flushing action of tears and blinking.
• D)flushing action of urine.
• E)phagocytic white blood cells.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe in the brain, crucial for executive functions such as decision making, social behavior, and personality.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in regulating arousal and sleep-wake transitions.

Awareness

The knowledge or perception of a situation or fact, often referring to the ability to directly know and perceive, to feel, or to be cognizant of events.

Stream of Consciousness

A literary style or mental process where thoughts and feelings are presented in a continuous flow, mimicking the human mind's natural operation.