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NEET 2008
Exam
NEET
Year
2008
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Human Health and Diseases

NEET 2008 · Zoology · Human Health and Diseases

To which type of barriers under innate immunity, do the saliva in...

To which type of barriers under innate immunity, do the saliva in the mouth and the tears from the eyes, belong?

Options

  1. ACytokine barriers
  2. BCellular barriers
  3. CPhysiological barriers
  4. DPhysical barriers

Correct answer

C. Physiological barriers

Step-by-step solution

Innate immunity is the resistance to infection, which an individual possesses by virtue of his/her genetic and constitutional make up. Thus, it comprises all those defence elements with which an individual is born and, which are always available to protect a living body. Physiological barriers like body temperature, pH\mathrm{pH} of the body fluid, and various body secretions (saliva, tears) prevent growth of many disease causing micro-organisms. Skin is the physical barrier of the body. Its outer tough layer the stratum corneum prevents the entry of bacteria and viruses.
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