Skin and Mucous Membranes are Mostly Involved In

Question

Skin and mucous membranes are mostly involved in
A) adaptive immunity.
B) innate immunity.
C) autoimmunity.
D) irregular immunity.
E) secondary immunity.

Accepted Answer

Skin and mucous membranes are part of the body's innate immune system, which provides a non-specific defense against pathogens. They provide a physical barrier to prevent entry of microorganisms and other harmful substances into the body, and also contain various antimicrobial compounds to kill microorganisms. Adaptive immunity, on the other hand, is a specific response to an invading pathogen and involves the production of antibodies and specific immune cells. Autoimmunity refers to the immune system attacking the body's own tissues, which is not relevant to the question. Irregular immunity and secondary immunity are not recognized terms in immunology.