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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.
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What is the skin functions to fight diseases?
Well in most cases your skin does not fight infection your leukocytes do, or (white blood cells). They are what protect against disease.
What is pylogical defense?
Host defenses that protect against infection include natural barriers. Such barriers are skin, or mucous as an example.
How does interferon protect cells from viral infection?
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How does the acid PH protect the skin against bacteria?
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.
What organ provides the first line of defense against infection?
Skin
Who first used vaccination to protect against infection?
Edward Jenner
How does lymph help protect against infection?
How does the lymphatic system protect the body against pathogens?
What happens if we don't have skin?
One of the primary functions of our skin is to protect us from infection. Although many burn victims die from shock, many also die from infection.
The portion of the skin that provides protection against bacterial infection is the?
stratum corneum
Standard precautions protect you against all routes through which infection is transmitted?
True
Why do echinodermata have spiky skin?
Because it needs to protect against predators.
What are the reasons for gum oozing from cut ends of healthy fruit trees?
Just as your body produces a scab when you cut or scrape your skin, trees secrete sap or gum to protect against infection and pests.
