All of the Following Represent First Line Barriers Against Microbial

question 18

Multiple Choice

All of the following represent first line barriers against microbial invasion EXCEPT

• A) intact skin
• B) flowing fluids such as tears, saliva, and urine
• C) lysozyme, sebum, hydrochloric acid
• D) intact mucous membranes
• E) inflammation and phagocytosis

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