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All of the following protect the body against entrance of germs except:

Correct answer: E. RBCs

  • A. Tears
  • B. Mucus membrane
  • C. WBCs
  • D. Ciliated cells
  • E. RBCs

Explanation

Option E is correct.RBCs have no role in immunity. RBCs (red blood cells) do not protect the body against the entrance of germs. RBCs are responsible for carrying oxygen to the tissues and carbon dioxide away from the tissues. They do not have the ability to engulf or kill germs.

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