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Which structures are part of the body's first line of defense against pathogens?

A. mucous membranes

B. lymph nodes

C. white blood cells

D. red blood cells

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Answer:

A. Mucous membrane.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mucous secrete mucus. When any pathogen tries to enter into the human body, the mucous snares those pathogens and prevents them from entering into the human body. As an example: Nasal hairs help to remove or fight against suspended micro-organisms when they are present in the air and try to enter into the nose. Cilia is a small type of hairs that beat to force mucous to the pharynx for swallowing into the stomach.

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