Q. In the immune system, interferons are part of

A) Physiological barriers
B) Cellular barriers
C) Physical barriers
D) Cytokine barriers
Explanation

Physiological barriers like body temperature, pH of the body fluids and other body secretion prevent growth of several disease causing microorganisms. Certain kinds of cells, When infected with a virus release interferons (glycoproteins). Interferons (IFNs) make the cells resistant to viral infections.

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