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To which type of barriers under innate immunity do saliva in the mouth and tears from the eyes belong?

  1. A
    Physical barriers
  2. B
    Cytokine barriers
  3. C
    Cellular barriers
  4. D
    Physiological barriers

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Saliva and tears contain lysozyme (an antibacterial enzyme). Along with stomach acid, they represent physiological barriers that inhibit microbial growth.

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To which type of barriers under innate immunity do saliva in the mouth and tears from the eyes belong?
A
Physical barriers
B
Cytokine barriers
C
Cellular barriers
D
Physiological barriers

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