Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Human Health and Disease

Question:

Which of following is not a constitutent of physiological barrier in 'Innate immunity' ?

Options:

Acid in the stomach.

Saliva in the mouth.

Tears from eyes.

Mucus coating of the epithelium lining the respiratory tract

Correct Answer:

Mucus coating of the epithelium lining the respiratory tract

Explanation:

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 .
Mucus coating of the epithelium lining the respiratory, gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts is an example of physical barrier.