Which of the Following Statements Are True of Portals of Entry

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of portals of entry and exit (Select all that apply) ?

• A)The reproductive tract is the only portal of entry for the pathogens of sexually transmitted diseases.
• B)Even a small break in the stratum corneum is a potential portal of entry for bacteria.
• C)The HCl in gastric juice destroys many pathogens that enter with food and drink.
• D)There is no direct portal of entry to the human nervous system.
• E)The human large intestine is a portal of exit for water-borne diseases such as cholera.
• F)The nose is a possible portal of entry,but not a portal of exit.

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