All of the Following Are Characteristics or Components of Innate

question 38

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics or components of innate immunity except

• A)Non-specificity
• B)Mechanical barriers
• C)Mucociliary escalator
• D)Memory cells
• E)Toll-like receptors

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Definitions:

Lamina Propria

Layer of connective tissue underlying the epithelium of a mucous membrane.

Serosa

Outermost covering of an organ or a structure that lies in a body cavity.

Lysozyme

Enzyme that is destructive to the cell walls of certain bacteria; present in tears and some other fluids of the body.

Mucus

Mucus is a slippery secretion produced by mucous membranes and glands, serving to protect and lubricate surfaces in various parts of the body, such as the nose, throat, and gastrointestinal tract.