BBS2001 Threats and Defence Mechanisms: what are the mechanical barriers of the body? and what are the chemical ones?

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what are the mechanical barriers of the body? and what are the chemical ones?

Mirte Schattorie · Accepted Answer

mechanical: skin (keratin), mucus membranes and nostril hairs
chemical: acid (skin), hydrochloric acid (stomach), enzymes, mucin, defensins, other chemicals e.g. dermcidin in sweat

BBS2001 Threats and Defence Mechanisms

What are the mechanical barriers of the body? and what are the chemical ones?

Mechanical: skin (keratin), mucus membranes and nostril hairs chemical: acid (skin), hydrochloric acid (stomach), enzymes, mucin, defensins, other chemicals e.g. dermcidin in sweat

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