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What is the function of healthy mucous membranes and skin as barriers?
What is the function of healthy mucous membranes and skin as barriers?
- To eliminate bacteria through hydrochloric acid secretion
- To release pathogen-killing and tissue-repairing substances
- To produce protein-digesting enzymes
- To stop pathogens from entering the body (correct)
What prevents bacterial growth in skin secretions?
What prevents bacterial growth in skin secretions?
- Protein-digesting enzymes in the stomach
- Sebum containing compounds harmful to bacteria (correct)
- Lysozyme present in lacrimal fluid
- Hydrochloric acid in the saliva
Which enzyme is responsible for eliminating bacteria in saliva and lacrimal fluid?
Which enzyme is responsible for eliminating bacteria in saliva and lacrimal fluid?
- Lysozyme (correct)
- Pathogen-killing enzyme
- Protein-digesting enzyme
- Hydrochloric acid
What is the main function of phagocytes in the body?
What is the main function of phagocytes in the body?
What is sometimes considered as a general defensive reaction in the body?
What is sometimes considered as a general defensive reaction in the body?
Which substance helps in killing pathogens and repairing tissues as part of the body's second line of defense?
Which substance helps in killing pathogens and repairing tissues as part of the body's second line of defense?
What is the function of natural killer cells?
What is the function of natural killer cells?
What is the role of the lysosome?
What is the role of the lysosome?
What is chemotaxis related to?
What is chemotaxis related to?
Which type of cells can contribute to the inflammation brought on by allergic responses?
Which type of cells can contribute to the inflammation brought on by allergic responses?
What are the Five Cardinal Signs and Major Symptoms of Inflammation?
What are the Five Cardinal Signs and Major Symptoms of Inflammation?
Which cells are put in place at potential entry points for bacteria into tissues?
Which cells are put in place at potential entry points for bacteria into tissues?
What occurs every time bodily tissues are injured?
What occurs every time bodily tissues are injured?
What is the role of membrane mucous according to the text?
What is the role of membrane mucous according to the text?
What are natural killer cells able to recognize and react against?
What are natural killer cells able to recognize and react against?
What is the function of white blood cells according to the text?
What is the function of white blood cells according to the text?
