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One of these natural barriers is the skin, which protects the internal organs from damage caused by diseases, as well as harmful chemicals and radiation from the sun.
The nasal hairs in the nose and sticky mucus along the windpipe also helps prevent dieseases by filtering the air. If some irritants get into the nose, the person will cough to shift the mucus down into the throat to be swallowed. The mucus will then be transfered to the stomach so that the microbes can be killed by its acid.
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Define what is a physical barrier and what properties of epithelium make it a good physical barrier?
a physical barrier is something that stops u from emigrating 4 example large bodies of water etc.
What is one way skin helps protect the body from infection?
Serves as a physical barrier to keep pathogens out.
What is an example of a physical barrier?
One example of a physical barrier is a fence. Fences are physical structures that can prevent access to a certain area or keep out unwanted intruders. They provide a visible boundary that physically blocks entry.
How many types of barriers of communication are there?
There are many types of barriers of communication for example; language barrier, physical barrier, emotional barrier, listening barrier, cultural barrier, gender barrier etc
What is the difference between an economic and physical trade Barrier?
A economic trade barrier has something to do with the price of goods for example a tariff, but on the other hand a physical trade barrier blocks something like an embargo or blockade.
Is the integumentary system the second and third line of defense against infection?
The integumentary system is one of the first lines of defense against infection. It provides a physical and chemical barrier against the entry of pathogens.
Integumentary?
A barrier against diseases, injury, and infection
Is difference in age mental or physical barrier?
physical
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.
What tissues serve as a barrier to microbial infection?
Epithelial tissues
How do you spell barier?
BARRIER - a blocking or physical interposition (e.g. "moisture barrier""Great Barrier Reef")
What are the two mechanical barriers to infection?
The two mechanical barriers to infection are the skin, which acts as a physical barrier that prevents pathogens from entering the body, and mucous membranes, which line the respiratory, digestive, and urinary tracts and trap pathogens before they can enter the body.
