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Which is one way that skin helps protect the body from infection?
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∙ 7y ago
All skin naturally has bacteria, and when in the right level of abundance this isn't an issue and is in fact quite beneficial to survival. The problem comes when we have over population of bacterial colonies upon or skin, specifically harmful ones. In these cases the acidic pH of the skin can act as a defence mechanism as well as other bacterial colonies that secrete chemicals which prevent harmful bacteria from flourishing. It must also be understood that the skin itself is a defence mechanism against pathogenic (disease causing) bacteria from entering into the body where they can cause more harm, Its acts as a thick strong barrier (which is very difficult to penetrate when your only a single cell !).
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe acid mantle of pH 5.5 (made up from sebum and sweat) discrourages growth of bacteria. The horny layer of the epidermis acts as a filter against bacteria. Melanin in the epidermis protects against damage from uv rays. Fat cells provide protection for the internal structures. Nerve endings detect sensations and provide a fast, protective response. It's waterproof coat protects the body against dirt, bacterial infection and chemical attack.
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∙ 8y agoit serves as a physical barrier, keeping pathogens out. Yes definitely
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∙ 12y agoThe epidermis (skin) protects bacteria from directly entering your bloodstream.
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∙ 7y agoskin keeps germs out of the body (leon nova net) (aka big daddy) (a.k.a touch ma butt)
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What is melanin and why is it important?
Melanin is a pigment that gives skin its color and is released when sun touches the skin :)
What is a vital function of the skin?
There are a great number of very important functions of the skin. The skin serves as a protective barrier and a temperature controller.
What are the body's physical barriers to pathogen invasion?
Skin is a great barrier to invasion by microbes.
Which body system covers and protects your body?
The skeletal system helps your body keep its shape and protects internal organs.
How does skin helps keep body temperature constant?
skin has goosebumps on it that keep the temprature of are body constant .moreover skin release sweat that produces cooling affect and maintains body temprature.
What is one way skin helps protect the body from infection?
Serves as a physical barrier to keep pathogens out.
How does the body fight infection?
yes the skin helps you to protect the meat in you
What is one way that skin helps protect the from infection?
blocking of other bad bacteria or germs from entering you body by a 9 year old girl
Which structure helps retain fluids in the body and keeps it from infection?
Skin
What do you know about skin and skin cancer?
that it helps protect the skin in any causes. It covers the bones that are inside of the body.
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.
Does the eperdimis do anything for the internal organs?
The skin, epidermis, is the largest organ on the human body. I know some people don't think of it as an organ but it functions as one and we cannot live without skin. It protects the entire body. If the skin is severly burnt it affects the entire body. If you get an infection from a wound or a burn the infection can spread to the rest of the body and cause serious problems to organs, blood, tissue, etc. Therefore it is crucial we protect our skin. Your skin helps to keep you hydrated and if you lose parts of your skin you will be in trouble.
How does the pores in your skin protect you?
The pores on your skin help to prevent harmful pathogens from entering. Pathogens cause disease, infection and Cancer. By keeping these pathogens out, this is how pores protect you.
What can put a person at risk to contract Cellulitis?
Cellulitis is a skin infection caused by bacteria. Normally, your skin helps protect you from infection. But if you have a cut, sore, or insect bite, bacteria can get into the skin and spread to deeper tissues. If it is not treated with antibiotics, the infection can spread to the blood or lymph nodes. This can be deadly.
What is the basic function of the skin?
The skin is an organ that protects your innards from infection, damage, sunburning, bites, and so forth, but is also required for cooling a human body. The skin also is a base for hairs that protect your brain, your eyes, and so forth.
Is melanin found in the uppermost layer of the skin and helps prevent water lose?
No, melanin helps protect the skin from ultraviolet damage. Sebum helps protect the skin from dryness.
The Skin is an organ of what?
The skin is an organ of the integumentary system. It helps in giving body shape and protect internal organs so organ of defence, and structure
