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Which of the following best describes an example of a specific internal response to harmful bacteria?
Skin serves as a physical barrier that prevents bacteria from entering the body.
Saliva contains enzymes that destroy bacteria and prevent infection.
Bacterial infection causes the release of histamine, which leads to inflammation and swelling.
Antigens trigger the production of antibodies, which mark bacteria for destruction.

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Answer:

A .....the skin is the bodies first line of defense

Step-by-step explanation:

The first line of defence is non-specific and aims to stop microbes from entering the body.

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Answer:

Antigens trigger the production of antibodies, which mark bacteria for destruction.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is talking about internal response to bacteria so we have to look at what happens inside the body pertaining to bacterial infection, so the answer is "Antigens trigger the production of antibodies, which mark bacteria for destruction".

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