Anatomy and Physiology II Practice Test

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Which component of the immune system helps to prevent pathogen entry into body tissues?

Antibodies
Barriers such as skin
T-cells
Macrophages

The correct answer is: Barriers such as skin

The component of the immune system that plays a crucial role in preventing pathogen entry into body tissues is barriers such as skin. The skin is the body's first line of defense against pathogens. It acts as a physical barrier that protects internal tissues from infection by blocking the passage of microorganisms. In addition to being a physical shield, the skin has antimicrobial properties due to the secretion of substances that can inhibit the growth of pathogens. While antibodies, T-cells, and macrophages are important elements of the immune response, they primarily function after a pathogen has entered the body. Antibodies target existing infections, T-cells are involved in cellular immunity and respond to infected cells, and macrophages perform the role of phagocytosing (engulfing) pathogens. However, these components do not prevent the initial entry of pathogens into the body, which is where the barrier function of the skin is critical.