Which of following is not a constitutent of physiological barrier in 'Innate immunity' ? |
Acid in the stomach. Saliva in the mouth. Tears from eyes. Mucus coating of the epithelium lining the respiratory tract |
Mucus coating of the epithelium lining the respiratory tract |
The correct option is 4 . Mucus coating of the epithelium lining the respiratory tract Innate, or nonspecific, immunity is the defense system with which you were born. It protects you against all antigens. Innate immunity involves barriers that keep harmful materials from entering your body. These barriers form the first line of defense in the immune response. Physiological barriers include acid in stomach , saliva in mouth , tears from eyes . |