Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 032191855X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 15 - Innate Immunity - Questions For Review - Modified True/False - Page 470: 14

Answer

False; antimicrobial peptides

Work Step by Step

Defensins are antimicrobial peptides of the first line line of defense, not phagocytic parts of this first line of defense.

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