Question 1: The skin is also known as a: Question 2: The skin is one of the lines of defense comprising innate/nonspecific immunity. True or False?
Understand the Problem
The image shows two multiple-choice questions related to the skin's anatomy and function. The first question asks for another name for skin. The second question asks whether the skin is one of the lines of defense comprising innate/nonspecific immunity.
Answer
Cutaneous membrane, True
The skin is also known as a cutaneous membrane and the statement that the skin is one of the lines of defense comprising innate/nonspecific immunity is true.
Answer for screen readers
The skin is also known as a cutaneous membrane and the statement that the skin is one of the lines of defense comprising innate/nonspecific immunity is true.
More Information
The skin serves as a physical barrier and is part of the innate immune system, the body's first line of defense against pathogens.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the different types of membranes in the body. Remembering that 'cutaneous' refers to the skin can help.
Sources
- Innate immune system - Autoimmunity - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- An introduction to immunology and immunopathology - aacijournal.biomedcentral.com
- Specific vs. Non-Specific Immunity | Overview & Examples - Study.com - study.com
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