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How many lines of defense are found in human immune system?
a) two 
b) three          
c) four
d) five

b

Explanation: first, second and third line of defense



In addition to the defense system, which of the following function is/are also performed by the skin?
a) insulation      
b) temperature regulation
c) sensation                
d) all of these

d

Our body’s first line of defense is………
a) specific                   
b) non specific
c) both a and b
d) none of these

b

Skin is comprised of …..layer/s.
a) two 
b) three           
c) four
d) one

a

Explanation: 1. Epidermis and 2. Dermis



How skin epidermis provide barrier to the invading microorganisms?
a) it has multiple layers of tightly packed cells
b) shedding of dead cells remove many attached microbes
c) epidermal dendritic cells actively patrol the skin to phagocytize pathogens
d) all of these

d

Epidermal dendritic cells are involved in……
a) antibody production          
b) cytotoxicity
c) pathogen phagocytosis
d) all of these

c

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