Immunity

Question 1

Functions of tears in innate immunity

Answer 1

Provide continuous washing action that dilutes microbes and prevents them from settling on the eye.
Provides protection from microbes and irritants.

Question 2

Functions of saliva in innate immunity

Answer 2

Provides washing action and the flow of saliva reduces colonization of bacteria.

Question 3

Functions of mucus in innate immunity

Answer 3

Bathes various exposed epithelia and provides continuous washing action and dilutes microbes and inhibits their colonisation.