Mucins and MHC

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Which of the following is NOT a function of mucins?

  • Protect against mechanical damage
  • Repair mechanical damage (correct)
  • Serve as a barrier between tissues and the external environment
  • Provide lubrication protection against pathogens

What is the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) also known as?

  • Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) complex (correct)
  • Glycoconjugates
  • Heat shock proteins
  • Acquired immune system

What is the function of lectins?

  • They activate the immune system
  • They bind to cell membranes (correct)
  • They protect cells from stress
  • They are involved in protein folding

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