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A barrier... in humans that would be your skin.

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What is the best natural barrier against germs?

The skin is the body's best natural barrier against germs. It acts as a physical barrier to prevent germs from entering the body and also has its own defense mechanisms, such as producing antimicrobial substances. Proper hygiene practices also help to maintain the skin's barrier function.


What organ is your first line of defense against germs and infections?

bone marrow (people who are exposed to the x ray's radiation for a long time have destroyed bone marrow and die from infections)


Why aren't you always sick if there is so many germs floating around?

Your bodies natural defence against germs/cooties is your immune system.


What are the body's defenses against diseases?

The first line of defense is the skin. It tries to keep germs out of the body. If germs get inside the body, then Leucocytes (White blood cells) and antibodies attack the invaders and try to destroy them.


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.


How does your body battle against germs?

our body has blood which contains w b c which removes germs and fights against the germs


Why is handwashing important?

Its the #1 defense in preventing the spread of germs.


What are all the first line defenses against germs?

1.Your skin has three layers, and the first layer is meant to protect you from germs. 2.The hairs in your nose and (i know kinda of gross lol) helps fight back the germs. 3.Also, tears the come from your eyes help clean the eye from germs. 4.And your eyelashes help to.


Is scabs boogers?

No. Scabs are formed when blood and body fluids dry on a wound. They are your bodies natural defense against germs, kind of a natural band aid. ----- Boogers are dried mucous (or snot) from your sinus cavities that deposit in your nose and dry when exposed to air. ------ No, they are not made of nasal mucous. Scabs are the result of new skin cells forming a protective crust around a healing wound.


Does your skin prevent disease?

Yes it does. It is often called the First Line of Defense in our bodies. Germs have to get inside you to make you sick, your skin keeps many of them from reaching the inside.


Is it normal for a sunburn to feel raw after you put baking soda on it for about 20 min?

Baking soda is not an organic product. I have an natural idea for you. Tea tree oil is a natural oil for sunburn problem. It fights against germs and recover damaged cells of the skin. Defense soap is antifungal soap made from tea tree oil and eucalyptus oil. It's best soap for sunburn treatment.


What is the role of the skin in providing defense against infection?

The skin acts as a shield and protects the body from outside dirt, dust and other germs. It is the first layer of defense for the body. The skin prevents the entry of germs or substances that can harm the body in any way. Only when the skin is ruptured germs, dust, dirt can enter the body system causing sickness of different kinds. The skin sheds off the outermost layer from time to time thereby removing any harmful organisms that may be present on the skin's outer layer. The skin secretes substances that kill harmful bacteria and promotes the growth of healthy bacteria.