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Low pH on the skin due to the phospholipids protects the development of certain bacterial infection. Add the protective nature of the skin as a physicall barrier.
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How does the skin protect against infection?
The skin protects against infection by shedding on average every 35 days and in doing so, also sheds bacteria. The skin also secretes chemicals that can destroy harmful bacteria.
What does not protect the skin from bacteria?
the temperature of the skin.
How do you protect your body from bacteria?
Our skin is an excellent barrier against bacteria. However to keep skin healthy and maintain its protective function ii is essential that we take care of it. Taking shower every day with antibacterial soap is the best way to protect your body from bacteria.
How does the skin protect you and what does it protect you against?
Skin protects the inside of the body from bacteria. If it weren't for skin, we would get infections way too easily and certainly would not be able to survive. Not only just bacteria, but from viruses, parasites, and fungi too. A substance called melanin protects your skin from burns.
A measure to protect against bank failures?
Two examples of how to protect against circuit failure are fuses and circuit breakers. Skin protects the inside of the body from bacteria. If it weren't for skin, we would get infections way too easily and certainly would not be able to survive. Not only just bacteria, but from
How does your skin protect you from pathogen?
It's impermeable to bacteria and viruses.
What are the functions of the acid mantle?
protect skin from drying and chapping
What are six protective features of the skin?
The skin has many features that protect the body. It's waterproof nature keeps moisture inside. The sensory nerves warn you of danger (such as excessive heat). Melanin provides protection against UV radiation. Sebum and the acid mantle protect your skin against foreign matter. The sweat pores and fine hairs help with temperature regulation. The skin also is the site of vitamin D synthesis, which helps protect your bones.
What substance on the skin protects against bacteria?
The acid mantle is made up of sebum and sweat which forms a protective acidic film to prevent the multiplication of micro-organisms, namely bacteria, as they prefer a neutral pH in which to survive.
Augmentin is used to treat what?
Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) is an antibiotic used against bacteria: urinary infections, mouth infections, respiratory tract infections, skin infections etc.
What is the outer covering of your body that stops microbes getting in?
The acid mantle is formed over the epidermis to protect the skin from microbes( dirt, grime, bacteria or any foreign debris) This acid mantle is composed of oil from your sebaceous glands and water from the sudoriferous glands. and when oil and water mixed at the top of the skin, its a barrier protector.
What is the body first line of defense against bacteria and viruses?
saliva, mucus, hairs and Skin
