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प्रश्न
Many microbial pathogens enter the gut of humans along with food. What are the preventive barriers to protect the body from such pathogens? What type of immunity do you observe in this case?
उत्तर
- The mucus coating of the epithelium lining of the gut helps in trapping microbes entering the body.
- Saliva in the mouth and hydrochloric acid in gastric juice secreted by stomach prevent microbial growth. This type of immunity is innate immunity.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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i. Antibodies
ii. Skin
iii. Tears
iv. Neutrophils
v. T-lymphocytes
vi. Macrophages
vii. lgG
viii. Saliva
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