In the human body, which of the following is considered an external defense in the prevention of disease? Mucous Histamines Antibodies Fever



Answer :

In the biology notebook I wrote right this:
Histamines ⇒ a compound that is released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of capillaries.
So, the answer is "Histamines".
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Mucous is a sticky substance which traps bacteria and other pathogens.
Because mucous isn't released in the blood, it's an external defense.
Histamines are released in the bloodstream, making it an internal defense.