Mechanisms Used by the Skin to Prevent Infection and Protect

question 32

Multiple Choice

Mechanisms used by the skin to prevent infection and protect the underlying tissue from invasion by potential pathogens include all the following, except

• A) desquamation of the epithelium.
• B) excretion of lysozyme by sweat glands.
• C) antibiotics that inhibit many microorganisms.
• D) mechanical separation of microorganisms from the tissues.

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Community of Practice

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