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What defenses does the digestives system have against pathogens?
The stomach (part of the digestive system) has a low pH (acidic), which kills pathogens.
How are stomach acid and mucous as a defense against pathogen?
Stomach acid is a chemical barrier against pathogens. The low pH of the acid creates an environment in which pathogens are unable to survive and will often kill them. Mucous is a physical barrier against pathogens. It acts to trap pathogens to prevent them from entering the body any farther.
How does the stomach protect the body from pathogens?
The stomach protects the body from pathogens by producing highly acidic gastric juice, which kills most bacteria and viruses that enter the stomach. This acidic environment helps to break down food and prevent the growth of harmful microbes. Additionally, the stomach lining produces mucus that acts as a barrier to protect the stomach wall from damage and infection.
What kills pathogens on the skin?
acidic environment
What kills pathogens on surfaces?
Antibodies produced by lymphocytes
What kills all microorganisms both pathogenic and nonpathogenic?
mostly other pathogens kill pathogens
Process that destroys or kills pathogens?
disinfection
How are bacteria in the stomach killed?
Stomach acid kills the bacteria
What two reasons that the acid in your stomach is beneficial?
It aids in digestionIt protect us from some microbes that are pathogens. Some disease causing microbes are present in contaminated or food that are not properly treated. The acid pH of the stomach kills those microbes and protect us from disease.
What kills bacteria in the stomach and helps maintain a healthy digestive system?
The stomach acid kills bacteria in the stomach and helps maintain a healthy digestive system.
Disadvantages of stomach bed?
stomach bed kills you in 40 minutes.
What acid kills bacteria?
Stomach acid kills bacteria, which is hydrochloric acid.
