Multiple choice

Defensins are a family of mammalian host defence peptides. They manifest their antimicrobial action and provide primary immunity to

  1. skin

  2. oral cavity

  3. eyes

  4. ears

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Explanation

The beta defensins are antimicrobial peptides implicated in the resistance of epithelial surfaces to microbial colonisation, thus beta-defensins act as a chemical barrier and provide immunity to skin.