An Intact Skin Surface Is the Best Way the Body

question 30

True/False

An intact skin surface is the best way the body can defend itself against pathogens.​

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Definitions:

Sickle Cell Anemia

A hereditary blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin, resulting in some red blood cells assuming an abnormal sickle shape.

B-Thalassemia Major

A severe blood disorder caused by a genetic mutation, leading to reduced production of hemoglobin and potentially severe anemia.

Hemophilia

A medical condition, usually inherited, in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.

X-Linked Recessive

A pattern of genetic inheritance where the gene causing the trait or disorder is located on the X chromosome; more common in males who have only one X chromosome.