Q43 / 370 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Human Health and Diseases
Which one of the following immune system components does not correctly match with its respective role?
- AInterferons - secreted by virus infected cells and protects non - infected cells from further viral infection
- BB-lymphocytes - produce antibodies into blood in response to pathogens to fight with them
- Correct answerCMacrophages - mucus secreting cells that trap microbes entering in the body
- DIgA - present in colostrum in early days of lactation to protect infant from diseases
Solution
Macrophages are phagocytic cells that can ingest pathogenic micro-organisms. Macrophages are among the first cells that respond to the infection.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.