Which Statement Is NOT True of the Barriers of Innate

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the barriers of innate immunity?

• A)The gastric mucosa secretes HCl to destroy pathogens in food.
• B)Defensins are produced by the cells of the epidermis.
• C)The subcutaneous tissue contains mast cells and WBCs in areolar connective tissue.
• D)The Langerhans cells of the epidermis destroy bacteria with chemicals called perforators.

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