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What is the primary function of the skin and mucous membranes in relation to environmental pathogens?
What is the primary function of the skin and mucous membranes in relation to environmental pathogens?
- To provide a barrier to entry for pathogens (correct)
- To produce chemical substances that inhibit microbial growth
- To physically remove microbes from the body's surface
- To perform phagocytosis
What is the term for the ingestion of microorganisms or substances by a cell?
What is the term for the ingestion of microorganisms or substances by a cell?
- Ingestion
- Phagocytosis (correct)
- Adherence
- Chemotaxis
What is the first phase of the phagocytosis process?
What is the first phase of the phagocytosis process?
- Digestion
- Adherence
- Ingestion
- Chemotaxis (correct)
What is the result of the combination of physical, chemical, and biological factors in the skin and mucous membranes?
What is the result of the combination of physical, chemical, and biological factors in the skin and mucous membranes?
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What is the term for the cells that perform phagocytosis?
What is the term for the cells that perform phagocytosis?
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