Which of the following are antimicrobial chemicals that are considered innate immunity?

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All of the choices listed are antimicrobial chemicals that are considered part of the innate immune system. Tears contain lysozyme, an enzyme that can break down bacterial cell walls. Stomach acid is highly acidic and can kill many pathogens that enter the digestive system. Saliva contains enzymes that can break down bacterial cell walls and also helps to wash away pathogens from the mouth. Complement is a group of plasma proteins that work together to help destroy pathogens by promoting inflammation, attracting immune cells to the site of infection and directly killing pathogens.

Which of the Following Are Antimicrobial Chemicals That Are Considered