Summarize the Surface Barriers That Provide a First Line of Defense

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Essay

Summarize the surface barriers that provide a first line of defense against pathogens.

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Definitions:

Gonadal Ridges

Embryonic precursors to gonads, which develop into either ovaries or testes depending on genetic and hormonal factors.

Urogenital Folds

Embryonic structures that contribute to the development of the external genitalia in both males and females.

Labioscrotal Swellings

Paired swellings formed by the genital tubercle and lying on either side, which eventually develop into either the scrotum in males or the labia majora in females during fetal development.

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A medical condition characterized by severe respiratory dysfunction, commonly seen in premature infants or adults with damaged lung function.