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Which of the following is NOT entirely a response of the innate immune system?

A. Phagocytosis by macrophages
B. Protection from infection by the skin
C. Low pH in the stomach
D. Antibody mediated complement activation
E. Microbial cell lysis by defensin

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Final answer:

Option D, Antibody mediated complement activation, is not entirely a response of the innate immune system as it involves antibodies and is part of the adaptive immune response, unlike the other options which are direct innate immune responses.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which of the following is NOT entirely a response of the innate immune system. The innate immune system includes various mechanisms and cells that provide an immediate response to a broad range of pathogens. This includes phagocytosis by macrophages, skin acting as a physical barrier, low pH in the stomach, and the production of antimicrobial peptides such as defensin.

The option that is NOT solely a response of the innate immune system is D. Antibody mediated complement activation. While complement activation is a part of the innate immune system, the classical pathway of complement activation requires antibodies which are produced by B cells and is therefore part of the adaptive immune response. It involves the specific recognition of pathogens, which is not a characteristic of the innate immune system. Therefore, answer D is the correct choice, as it involves processes of the adaptive immune system.

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