Which of the following is not an activity associated with secretory IgA and secretory IgM in mucosal secretions?

a. toxin neutralization
b. complement fixation
c. binds to mucin through disulfide bonds
d. restricts commensal microorganisms to gut lumen
e. limits population size of commensal microorganisms.


B

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Cutane/o: __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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