Which of the Following Is an Example of a Mechanical

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a mechanical barrier to infection?

• A) mucous membrane
• B) oil gland secretions
• C) pH of the stomach
• D) bacteria that live in the intestine
• E) inflammatory response

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Definitions:

Money Market Securities

Short-term financial instruments with high liquidity and minimal risk, such as Treasury bills and certificates of deposit.

Total Assets

The sum of all current and non-current assets owned by a company, reflecting its overall value.

Open-End Funds

Mutual funds that continuously issue new shares or redeem existing shares and do not have a fixed number of shares available for the public.

NAV

Net asset value, calculated as the total value of a fund's assets minus its liabilities, usually applied to mutual funds.