Which of the Following Features Make Skin a Formidable Barrier

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features make skin a formidable barrier against pathogen invasion? (Select all that apply)

• A) keratinized epidermal cells
• B) tight junctions to prevent pathogen penetration between cells
• C) the sweeping action of cilia to remove pathogens
• D) continuous regeneration of epidermal cells allows sloughing off of surface cells and any associated pathogens

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