Antibodies that are associated with mucosal immune system, such as immunoglobulins, function to prevent which type of infections?
a. Infections that attack the respiratory system
b. Infections that tend to be chronic in nature
c. Infections likely to be resistant to antibiotics
d. Infections that focus on epithelial surfaces of the body
Ans: d. Infections that focus on epithelial surfaces of the body
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