Which of the following do NOT kill microorganisms that get swallowed?
A) stomach acidity
B) protein-digesting enzymes
C) bile salts
D) PAMPs
E) all of these do kill microorganisms that get swallowed

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PAMPs (pathogen-associated molecular patterns) are molecules found on the surface of microorganisms that can trigger the immune system to respond, but they do not directly kill microorganisms. Stomach acidity, protein-digesting enzymes, and bile salts are all mechanisms that can help kill microorganisms that are swallowed.

Which of the Following Do NOT Kill Microorganisms That Get