The Surface of the Skin Serves as a Barrier to Microbial

question 31

Multiple Choice

The surface of the skin serves as a barrier to microbial invasion in part because it is

• A) constantly patrolled by neutrophils.
• B) an acidic, high-salt environment.
• C) a high-salt environment.
• D) acidic.
• E) moisturized by mucus secretions.

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