The body's innate defenses include all of the following except
A) the skin.
B) complement.
C) interferon.
D) inflammation.
E) antibodies.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Antibodies are not considered part of the body's innate defenses, but rather belong to the adaptive immune system. Innate defenses are natural and non-specific mechanisms for defense against pathogens, while adaptive immunity provides a highly specific response to a particular pathogen. The other options listed (skin, complement, interferon, and inflammation) are all examples of innate defense mechanisms.

The Body's Innate Defenses Include All of the Following Except