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In the immune sustem, interferons are a ...

In the immune sustem, interferons are a part of

A

Physiological barriers

B

Cellular barriers

C

Physical barriers

D

Cytokine barriers

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D
Interferons are a group of signalling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the pathogen. These are grouped under cytokines that interfere with viral infection by protecting cells from virus infections.
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