NEET Biology question

Which one of the following immune system components does not correctly match with its respective role?

(A)Interferons - Secreted by virus-infected cells and protect non-infected cells from further viral infection
(B)B-lymphocytes - Produce antibodies in response to pathogens into blood to fight with them
(C)Macrophages - Mucus secreting cells that trap microbes entering the bodyCorrect
(D)IgA - Present in colostrum in early days of lactation to protect infant from diseases

Answer: (C)

Solution

Macrophages are phagocytic cells that engulf and destroy pathogens, not "mucus secreting cells," making

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