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The epidermis otherwise known as the outer layer of skin, has many unique ways of keeping pathogens from entering your body. For example, your skin is like the cover to your car, this way your cause doesn't get dirty. But your skin does this in a very different way. Even though it has many small openings none as pores, these pores are filled with good bacteria, that which when recognize a foreign entity will attack. Also your skin has oil covering it, this slows the pathogens/bacteria down which they then die in. Your skin also has sweat, and yes, the sweat is meant to give off heat, but it is also to drown pathogens/bacteria and it also is somewhat acidic, also helping in the destruction of the pathogens/bacteria. Now another, usually over seen way of protection, is your hair, some people who are very hair, somewhat have a barrier against things such as mosquitoes.
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Does keratin prevent the entry of pathogens?
Yes
Which adaptations of the skin prevent pathogens from entering the body?
There are three major non-adaptive or innate defenses in the skin to prevent the entry of pathogenic organisms.Keratin acts as a physical barrier to prevent moisture from escaping and pathogens from entering.Sebaceous glands in the skin produce sebum which is an oily substance that can inhibit the growth of some bacteria.Epithelial cells produce antimicrobial peptides called defensins.
How the trachea is adapted to reduce the entry of live pathogens?
it has mucus.
Why is the cervix of the woman highly acidic?
To avoid the entry of pathogens.
What is a portal of entry for pathogens?
mucous membranes of the respiratory tract
Which one of the following is not a direct route of entry for Bloodborne Pathogens?
is NOT a likely route of entry for a bloodborne pathogen
Dermatitis and acne are potential routes of entry for bloodborne pathogens?
yes
What layer of skin if unbroken prevents the entry of most pathogens?
stratum corneum
Why are the digestive and respiratory systems often the sites of entry for pathogens?
Diffusion take place in these systems.
Conditions that prevent the entry of new firms in a monopoly market are?
Barriers to entry.
How does the inflammatory response cause the 4 signs of inflammation?
The purpose of inflammation are:to reduce the spread of pathogens, to destroy them and to prevent the entry of additional pathogensto remove damaged tissue and cell debrisand to begin the repair of the damaged tissue. hope this helps=)
What major function do human skin and the waxy outer layer of a plant leaf share?
preventing entry of pathogens
