IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

MACROPHAGES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select all examples of physical barriers
A
skin, mucus, tears
B
skin, mucus, earwax
C
skin, tears, earwax
D
stomach acid, music, earwax
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Physical barriers include skin, mucus, digestive tract membranes, and traps of respiratory and urogenital which traps entering microorganisms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Natural barriers include the skin, mucous membranes, tears, earwax, mucus, and stomach acid.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mechanical barriers-which include the skin, mucous membranes, and fluids such as tears and urine-physically block pathogens from entering the body. Chemical barriers-such as enzymes in sweat, saliva, and semen-kill pathogens on body surfaces.

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