Colonization of the Body Is Inhibited by

question 43

Multiple Choice

Colonization of the body is inhibited by

• A) the shedding of skin cells.
• B) the movement of mucus by cilia.
• C) peristalsis in the digestive tract.
• D) the flushing action of the urinary tract.
• E) All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Adhesive Forces

The attractive forces between unlike molecules that cause them to cling to one another.

Oxidizing Agent

A substance that gains electrons and thereby causes another substance to be oxidized in a chemical reaction.

Chemical Reaction

A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.

Evaporative Cooling

A natural or artificial process where the evaporation of a liquid into a gas absorbs heat, reducing the temperature of the surrounding environment.