MEDICINE MCQ
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Question
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Skin protects a person from pathogens by ____
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being thin and easy to allow things through
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shedding occasionally
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serving as a protective layer that keeps foreign objects out
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allowing bacteria to enter if it is healthy
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The outermost portion of the epidermis, known as the stratum corneum, is relatively waterproof and, when undamaged, prevents most bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances from entering the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -Desiccation acts as a barrier against pathogens by the skin.
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