The unwashed skin is rich in gamma globulin, an organic compound that discourages the growth of microbes. The skin is usually teeming with bacteria, yet they do not cause infections because gamma globulin holds them in check.
The skin provides both a mechanical and in some places a chemical barrier preventing microorganisms from entering the body. The skin has an unbroken surface, and produces acidic secretions that inhibit bacteria.
The skin is the body's first line of defense in protecting the body from potentially harmful pathogens, as long as you dont have any open cuts or sores that micro organisms could invade your body through
skin covers the tissues. It forms a barrier for foreign antigens and bacteria. Along with it the sweat contains bacteriosidal agents that kills the bacteria on contact.
The skin mainly does all the work to protect us from microorganisms. Stuff like microwaves etc. Can you have sex with me?
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The largest organ... the skin.
skin is used to protect the bones from any harm
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protect the body from infectioncause diseaseaid digestionmake vitaminscreate tooth cavities
skin water proofs you and protects your body from germs
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why do humans have skin? to protect the inner part of their body !
The hydrochloric acid in the stomach helps protect against disease because it kills many microorganisms and toxins in food.
Skin is a great barrier to invasion by microbes.