Skin, mucus secretions and lysozyme in tears belong to the

  • A. first line of defence
  • B. second line of defence
  • C. third line of defence
  • D. adaptive immune system

Explanation

These physical and chemical barriers stop most pathogens from entering at all, before any cellular response is needed. Phagocytosis and inflammation form the second line, and specific immunity the third.

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