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
- ACytokine barriers
- BCellular barriers
- CPhysiological barriers
- 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, 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.