Mechanisms Used by the Skin to Prevent Infection and Protect

question 26

Multiple Choice

Mechanisms used by the skin to prevent infection and protect the underlying tissue from invasion by potential pathogens include all the following EXCEPT:

• A) Desquamation of the epithelium
• B) Excretion of lysozyme by sweat glands
• C) Antibiotics that inhibit many microorganisms
• D) Mechanical separation of microorganisms from the tissues

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