Which of the Following Statements is True of Innate Immunity

Question

Which of the following statements is true of innate immunity?
A) It includes both physical and cellular barriers.
B) It is highly pathogen specific.
C) Both of these statements are true.
D) Neither of these statements is true.

Accepted Answer

Innate immunity includes physical barriers such as skin and mucous membranes, as well as cellular barriers such as phagocytic cells like neutrophils and macrophages. It is not highly pathogen specific as it targets a wide range of potential pathogens using general mechanisms.