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The substance produced by a cell in viral infection that can protect other cells from further infection is:
The substance produced by a cell in viral infection that can protect other cells from further infection is:
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The correct option is A interferon
Serotonin:
Serotonin acts as a neurotransmitter. It is synthesised by the mast cells and on signal reception, gets released in the extravascular space.
Colostrum:
Colostrum is the secretion released from the mammary glands just after child birth. Since colostrum is rich in antibodies, it confers passive immunity to the newborn.
Interferon:
Interferons are signaling proteins produced by virus-infected cells which protect other cells from infection. It alerts the immune system and the neighboring cells when a cell gets infected by the virus.
Histamine:
Histamines are chemicals present in mast cells, the release of which causes allergic reactions.
Final answer c. interferons
Serotonin:
Serotonin acts as a neurotransmitter. It is synthesised by the mast cells and on signal reception, gets released in the extravascular space.
Colostrum:
Colostrum is the secretion released from the mammary glands just after child birth. Since colostrum is rich in antibodies, it confers passive immunity to the newborn.
Interferon:
Interferons are signaling proteins produced by virus-infected cells which protect other cells from infection. It alerts the immune system and the neighboring cells when a cell gets infected by the virus.
Histamine:
Histamines are chemicals present in mast cells, the release of which causes allergic reactions.
Final answer c. interferons
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