The Body's First Line of Defense Against Invasion by Microbes

question 47

True/False

The body's first line of defense against invasion by microbes is a physical and chemical barrier.

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Definitions:

Maternal Stress

Stress experienced by a mother during pregnancy, which can impact both her health and the health of her unborn child.

Age Of Viability

The stage of fetal development at which the fetus has the capability to survive outside the uterus, typically around 24 weeks of gestation.

Fetus

A developing mammal or human after the embryonic stage and before birth, during which significant growth and development occur.

Pregnant

The state of carrying a developing fetus within the female body.