Concept:
The immune system protects the body through multiple defensive barriers commonly referred to as lines of defence.
Step 1: First line of defence.
The first line includes physical and chemical barriers such as:
• Skin
• Mucous membranes
• Lysozyme in tears and saliva
Step 2: Second line of defence.
The second line consists of innate immune responses including:
• Phagocytosis
• Inflammation
• Fever
Step 3: Third line of defence.
The third line is specific or acquired immunity.
It involves:
• B-lymphocytes
• T-lymphocytes
• Antibody production
Antibodies specifically recognize and neutralize antigens.
Step 4: Final conclusion.
The third line of defence is represented by:
\[
\boxed{\text{Antibodies}}
\]
Hence option (A) is correct.