Interferons, Complement, Lysozyme, and Lactoferrin are All Examples Of

Question

Interferons, complement, lysozyme, and lactoferrin are all examples of
A)specific antimicrobial factors.
B)immune enzymes.
C)nonspecific antimicrobial factors.
D)cytokines.

Accepted Answer

Interferons, complement, lysozyme, and lactoferrin are all examples of nonspecific antimicrobial factors, meaning that they provide a general defense against a wide range of pathogens without specifically targeting any one type of microbe. Specific antimicrobial factors, such as antibodies, are directed against a particular pathogen. Immune enzymes and cytokines are more general terms that can encompass both nonspecific and specific components of the immune system.