Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The body excretes lysozyme to decrease the chance of infection by bacteria entering through skin pores and hair follicles.
2. The skin is the first line of defense against infection.
3. Phagocytes, cells involved in the innate immune system, digest damaged cells, foreign particles, and bacteria
4. When B cells encounter a specific antigen, they mature to become cells that produce antibodies for that antigen.
5. Allergic reactions occur when the same process that helps protect against infection is directed toward a noninfectious agent.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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