Questions and Answers
What is the role of mucus in the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive epithelia as a surface membrane barrier?
Trapping microorganisms and preventing their entry into the body
How does the acid mantle in the vagina act as a protective barrier against pathogens?
It inhibits the growth of most bacteria and fungi
What is the function of lysosomes in tears and saliva as a surface membrane barrier?
Destroying pathogens
How do nasal hairs contribute to the body's defence against pathogens?
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What is the primary function of sweat and sebum in the epidermal surface?
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