Eyes are relatively vulnerable to infection because

A. there is scant normal microbiota to serve a protective role.
B. immune privilege restricts access to the cells conferring innate immunity.
C. they are not covered by keratinized epithelium.
D. All of these answers are correct.


Answer: D

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