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Which of the following is an example of an antimicrobial enzyme found in bodily fluids?
Which of the following is an example of an antimicrobial enzyme found in bodily fluids?
- Keratin
- Lysozyme (correct)
- Collagen
- Elastin
What is the function of the mucociliary escalator in the respiratory tract?
What is the function of the mucociliary escalator in the respiratory tract?
- To prevent infections
- To produce mucus
- To trap and move mucus and pathogens away from the lungs (correct)
- To aid in gas exchange
What is the role of host microbiota in innate immunity?
What is the role of host microbiota in innate immunity?
- To produce antibodies
- To outcompete pathogenic microorganisms for food and space (correct)
- To cause infections
- To activate the adaptive immune response
Which cells are considered important sentinel cells in innate immunity?
Which cells are considered important sentinel cells in innate immunity?
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Which cells make up the outermost layer of the skin?
Which cells make up the outermost layer of the skin?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the outermost layer of the skin?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the outermost layer of the skin?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an antimicrobial enzyme found in bodily fluids?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an antimicrobial enzyme found in bodily fluids?
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What is the function of the mucociliary escalator in the respiratory tract?
What is the function of the mucociliary escalator in the respiratory tract?
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What is the role of host microbiota in innate immunity?
What is the role of host microbiota in innate immunity?
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Which cells are considered important sentinel cells in innate immunity?
Which cells are considered important sentinel cells in innate immunity?
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