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for diseases to enter the body they must penetrate the skin
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∙ 9y agoThe skin is selectively permeable. That means that only certain things are allowed in and out of the body through the skin.
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∙ 9y agoThe skin is very dry compared to the inside of the body and many pathogens do not grow well there. The skin also sheds all the time carrying the pathogens with the shed dead cells.
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∙ 9y agoproducing antibodies
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∙ 13y agoIm answering it right now
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How does the pores in your skin protect you?
The pores on your skin help to prevent harmful pathogens from entering. Pathogens cause disease, infection and Cancer. By keeping these pathogens out, this is how pores protect you.
How does skin help your defense system agents germs?
Yes! Skin is your initial defense when fighting pathogens (germs) It is very dry (for a pathogen) on the top layers, so pathogens cannot grow on the surface of your skin. Skin also is a bit acidic - it is about PH 6 or 5, which helps prevent things from growing or living on the skin to long. It is also thick, so pathogens can't get through.
How does the tissue under skin help you?
The tissue under skin helps you by protecting what is below the skin, so not only do pathogens and other things have to get through your skin, they have to get through this layer of protective tissue also.
Do leather gloves block bloodborne pathogens?
yes
How does the skin keep pathogens out?
Yes. That is one of the main functions of skin.
What kills pathogens on the skin?
acidic environment
If the white blood cells are not able to stop invading pathogens?
the skin keeps out most pathogens
How does the skin stop pathogens from entering the body?
The skin den the second layer is the phagocyte. These are the barriers of the skin.
Do pathogens directly attack the human skin?
true
Why is it important to protect the skin?
Because the skin protects you. It 'keeps out the dirtybugs' as my grandma likes to say.
What organ system blocks the entrance of pathogens into the body and prevents the loss of water from the body?
The integumentary system (skin) blocks the entrance of pathogens and prevents the loss of water.
How do body's barriers protect the body against pathogens?
The first line of immune defense is the skin and mucus membranes. Skin acts as a physical barrior, blocking pathogens from entering. Mucus wihin the nasal cavity blocks some of the pathogens from entering the body. Cilia also aid in protectiong by acting as a barrior as well. There is also mucus lining the bronchial tubes, which like other mucus, blocks pathogens.
