IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the largest outer defense of the body?
A
Stomach Acid
B
Mucous Membranes
C
Cilia
D
Skin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, is subdivided into the stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, and stratum basale.

Detailed explanation-2: -The skin is the largest organ of your body. It acts as a barrier between invaders (pathogens) and your body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The skin acts as an external barrier to bacteria, preventing infection and protecting the internal organs. The skin also protects the body from ultraviolet radiation using the pigment barrier formed from melanocyte cells found in the top of the papillary dermis and a protein layer found in the epidermis.

Detailed explanation-4: -The immune system is the body’s defense against infections. The immune (ih-MYOON) system attacks germs and helps keep us healthy.

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