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Why are the digestive and respiratory systems often the sites of entry for pathogens?
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Diffusion take place in these systems.
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What is a portal of entry for pathogens?
mucous membranes of the respiratory tract
What is the most common portal of entry for pathogens?
The three most common are the skin, gastrointestinal tract and respiratory tract
What is epoglotis?
it is a cartilagenous structure which prevents entry of materials from digestive tract from respiratory tract.When we open mouth it close.
Does keratin prevent the entry of pathogens?
Yes
Does the mouth belong to the digestive system or respiratory?
Your mouth is part of both the digestive and the respiratory system.It belongs to the digestive system, because it adds saliva, which helps break down the starches before further digestion in the stomach. Ptyalin is one of the important chemicals. Additionally, of course the mastication definitely aids the digestive process.And it belongs to the respiratory system for under exercise, it becomes the main entry way for air. But probably without the moisturizing qualities added by the passage through the nose.
Function of mouth in respiratory system?
The mouth is one of the main entry points for respiration. Oxygen enters the system here, and carbon dioxide exits.A:2The mouth is associated with the digestive system. It does not form an essential part of the respiratory system.
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.
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
Where is the portal entry for influenza is?
The respiratory tract (sytem)
