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What in tears act as a chemical barrier and destroy pathogens on the surface of the eye?
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You have the enzyme called as lysozyme. It is the enzyme that act as a bacteriostatic substance. It adversely affect the bacteria on the surface of the eye.
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What type of epithelium covers the body and serves as protection for the body surface?
The type of epithelium that covers the body and provides protection for the body surface is stratified squamous epithelium. It is composed of multiple layers of flat cells that are tightly packed together, forming a barrier against mechanical damage, pathogens, and dehydration.
Silicon surface barrier detector?
Yes, they exist.
A tissue found on the surface of an organ must be an?
epithelial tissue. Epithelial tissues are closely packed cells that cover the surface of organs and line body cavities. They provide protection and serve as a barrier against pathogens and other harmful substances.
What does cuticle look like?
the bit on ya nail
When the human body mobilizes its defenses against a pathogen the body recognizes the pathogens?
Surface Proteins
Can an intact skin surface be the best way the body can defend itself against pathogens?
1) Physical barrier. 2) "Normal bacteria" will resist new-comers.
What are dry chemical fire extinguishers to do?
They form a barrier on the surface of the burning substance - which melts to form an airtight layer - starving the fire of oxygen. Smother the fire
What type of epithelium covers the body and serves as protection for the body surface?
The type of epithelium that covers the body and provides protection for the body surface is stratified squamous epithelium. It is composed of multiple layers of flat cells that are tightly packed together, forming a barrier against mechanical damage, pathogens, and dehydration.
What plays the most important part in chemical weathering?
Oxidation plays the most important part in chemical weathering. On copper, brass and bronze it is seen as patina. On iron it is seen as rust. Tin will form a dusty surface oxide layer. Aluminum naturally forms a microscopic oxide barrier on its surface.
Silicon surface barrier detector?
Yes, they exist.
Which of the following is a surface barrier to infection?
The (unbroken) skin is a natural surface barrier to infection. Then, first aid items such as pads, plasters and bandages, used with antiseptic creams or lotions.
Does the great barrier reef turtle live in deep parts of the ocean middle or surface?
surface
A tissue found on the surface of an organ must be an?
epithelial tissue. Epithelial tissues are closely packed cells that cover the surface of organs and line body cavities. They provide protection and serve as a barrier against pathogens and other harmful substances.
What does cuticle look like?
the bit on ya nail
Which defense would the skin would be an example of?
It is considered a surface barrier.
Does America have enough nuclear weapons to destroy the world?
To destroy the planet (as in blow it into pieces), no. But to destroy all live on the surface, yes.
When the human body mobilizes its defenses against a pathogen the body recognizes the pathogens?
Surface Proteins
