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Can bacteria enter the skin if it is not broken?
Yes, bacteria can enter the skin even if it is not broken. The skin is not a completely impermeable barrier, so some bacteria can penetrate the outer layers. However, intact skin is generally an effective barrier against infections compared to broken skin.
Why gangrene is not contagious?
Gangrene is an infection that originally enters the body through a break in the skin, of some kind. The gangrene bacteria cannot pass through intact skin. Only injured people are at risk.
What are body's first-line defenses against pathogens in general?
Because it is the first thing a pathogen (a bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasite that causes disease) must overcome before it can gain access to your body. The physical defenses include your skin and mucus.
Which characstics allows you to recognize a cell in interphase?
the nucleus intact
What wraps the body in a physical barrier?
The skin wraps the body in a physical barrier, serving as the first line of defense against external threats such as pathogens, toxins, and injuries. It helps regulate body temperature, prevent dehydration, and provides sensory information through touch.
What is non intact skin?
any any impaired skin
What is non-intact skin mean?
any any impaired skin
What is non intact skin mean?
any any impaired skin
What wraps the body in physical barrier?
Intact skin
Difference between a closed fracture and a compound fracture?
A closed fracture is when the skin is still intact. A compound fracture is when the broken bone is sticking through the skin.
Can HIV be spread through intact skin?
If the skin is not a mucus membrane, or the genital area, then if you had intact skin HIV can't be transmitted. You could hold HIV infected blood in your hand, with intact skin, and it wouldn't be transmitted.
What is the function of the pigs skin?
A pig's skin keeps its internal organs intact and protected. Pig skin can also be used in medical situations where human skin grafts are necessary.
Three roles of the skin?
An intact skin protects the body from infection, it helps to maintain body temperature, and to keep our skin protective against then harmful effect.
Can you get rabies from a dog if the tail touches your skin?
No. Rabies virus does not penetrate the intact skin. Also tail of the dog do not carry the virus.
If the cuticle were removed from an apple while leaving the skin intact the apple would?
Rot
What is gallantine?
Gallantine is a whole chicken left intact ( skin on ) after the bones and tendons have been removed
What are the six common error of disinfection?
Touching patient blood fluid mucous or skin that not intact
