How Does the Body Fight Infectious Diseases? Quick Check

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Question
The three lines of defense your body has against disease include all except
(1 point)
Responses

physical and chemical defenses.
physical and chemical defenses.

inflammation.
inflammation.

immune system.
immune system.

scarring.

1 answer

The correct answer is scarring.

The three lines of defense against infectious diseases include physical and chemical defenses (first line), inflammation (second line), and the immune system (third line). Scarring is not considered a line of defense against disease.