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The HCL plays major role for defence mechanism in stomach
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What is antihelmentic?
Anthelmintic, any drug that acts against infections caused by parasitic worms.
How are stomach acid and mucous as a defense against pathogen?
Stomach acid is a chemical barrier against pathogens. The low pH of the acid creates an environment in which pathogens are unable to survive and will often kill them. Mucous is a physical barrier against pathogens. It acts to trap pathogens to prevent them from entering the body any farther.
What are the body's barrier?
skin acts as a natural barrier against harmful stuff :) So do tears, sweat and the stomach :)
What does it mean that mucus is a front line defense against infections?
Mucus is a defense against infection as it hepls to catch foreign substances in the airways and other places. (I'm going to use the respiratory system becasue I know the most about it) Mucus is secreted by goblet cells in the lining of the aesophagus, where is is pushed up and out by little cilliated epithelium cells. The mucous acts as an impermeable, sticky barrier - imagine it to be like honey. The mucus helps to catch substances that you have breathed in, such as dust, pathogens, and pollen. The mucus stops this from entering the lungs, and particularly for the pathogens, it stops them from entering the bloodstream. The cillia cells then move the mucous up and out of the aesophagus and into the stomach, where they are killed by your stomach acids. Of course, another way to get rid of it is to cough...
What are the body's natural barriers?
skin acts as a natural barrier against harmful stuff :) So do tears, sweat and the stomach :)
What are examples for right to bear arms?
A law abiding adult has the right to purchase and possess a firearm for their defense against criminal acts.
What is the primary function of integumentary system?
The integumentary system acts as a defense barrier against pathogens and keeps them out!
What area of the stomach acts as a storage?
The area of the stomach that acts as a temporary storage area is the what region?
What is the function of mucus in the nasal passage?
In HUMANS, mucus acts as an important unspecific form of defense against pathogens preventing them from entering your body and coating our stomach walls which prevents the highly acidic acids in our stomach from digesting itself.In ANIMALS, mucus has many roles.defense against predators Ex. hagfishmotion Ex. snailshomes Ex. cave swiftlethunting Ex. New Zealand glowwormbungee (escape) cord Ex. banana slug
What organ acts as a boundary between germs and your body?
The primary boundary is your skin, but almost every organ has some defense against germ infection.
Which organ acts a storage sac?
the stomach
Which organ acts likes a blender?
Your stomach
