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How does the epidermis protect itself from bacteria and other foreign agents?
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The epidermis is responsible for protecting the body against invasion of bacteria and other foreign agents primarily because it is composed of?
Keratin. Collagen is what makes the dermis tough.
What type of proteins help defend the body against foreign agents like bacteria?
These proteins are called antibody.
What is the functions of mucous?
Mucus is found in the respiratory system of humans. The function of mucus is to protect the body from infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria.
How do macrophages recognize infectious agents such as bacteria?
When antibodies bind to the epitopes of an antigen(bacteria) via antigen receptors, the antibodies present the bacteria to a macrophages in a form that they recognize the foreign substance and engulf them. This antibody-antigen "team work" is also known as opsonization
What are three potental boilogical warfare agents that are bacteria?
Three biological warfare agents that are bacteria are: Anthrax Plague Tularemia
Is one of the stomach functions is killing bacteria?
Most definitely! Our stomach contents are highly acidic, which not only helps to break down food but also destroy bacteria and other foreign agents that may harm us.
Which of the infectious agents is unicellular?
Unicellular infectious agents are prokaryotes, eukaryotes, bacteria, and protoza.
What are at least four defenses the human body has to protect you from diseases?
The skin and mucous membranes play a major role in protecting the body from diseases by keeping out foreign agents. There are also phagocytes, which are cells that "eat" pathogens which are harmful to the body. Another line of defense that our body has are the T lymphocytes, and the B lymphocytes which recognize foreign agents or particles called antigens and responds to them accordingly. The human body will also raise the temperature from 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit which is a perfect environment for bacteria to thrive, to a higher temperature of at least 100 Fahrenheit. This makes it harder for the bacteria to survive, this defense is most commonly known as a fever.
Why do you need antimicrobial agents?
Some people are against antimicrobial agents because there is a school of thought that considers microbes and bacteria to be necessary to our health and hygiene. This is because introducing bacteria into our systems can help keep our immune system stimulated.
Disease-causing agents such as viruses and bacteria are called?
pathogens
Where to exchange foreign currency in Mumbai?
Better caontact to Agents.
What type of firearm do foreign agents carry?
Which agents? Agents carry whatever they are issued or allowed to carry by the local law in their municipalities, or by what is required by their organizations policies.
