MHT CET 202624 AprilEvening Shift
- Exam
- MHT CET
- Year
- 2026
- Date
- 24 April
- Shift
- Evening Shift
- Subject
- Biology
- Chapter
- Human Health and Diseases
MHT CET 2026 · 24 April · Evening Shift · Biology · Human Health and Diseases
Which of the following is an example of Cytokine barrier?
Which of the following is an example of Cytokine barrier?
Options
- AAntibody
- BHistamine
- CInterkinin
- DInterferon
Correct answer
D. Interferon
Step-by-step solution
Innate immunity consists of four types of barriers. Cytokine barriers are one of them.
Virus-infected cells secrete proteins called interferons which protect non-infected cells from further viral infection.
Therefore, interferons are an example of a cytokine barrier.
Answer: Interferon
Virus-infected cells secrete proteins called interferons which protect non-infected cells from further viral infection.
Therefore, interferons are an example of a cytokine barrier.
Answer: Interferon