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How do the integumentary structures contribute to the innate immune response in animals?
Integumentary structures such as skin, hair, feathers, and scales form the first line of defense. Other options are incorrect because Many people thin...
Arrange the following innate immune defenses in the correct order of their function in protecting the body from pathogens: A) Skin acts as a barrier, B) Pathogens encounter immune cells, C) Immune cells initiate response, D) Inflammation occurs at the site of infection.
The skin is the first shield that stops most germs from entering. Other options are incorrect because It assumes immune cells attack before they see t...
What is the primary reason that the integumentary system, including skin and hair, is considered the first line of defense against pathogens?
The skin creates a solid, continuous layer that blocks microbes from entering the body. Other options are incorrect because Some skin cells can fight ...
Which of the following examples best illustrates the function of the integumentary system as an innate immune defense?
Skin forms a continuous layer that physically blocks germs. Other options are incorrect because People often think a scab stops germs early; Some stud...
Why is the integumentary system critical in the body's first line of defense against pathogens?
The skin is the first layer the body meets; it forms a solid wall that stops germs from getting inside. Other options are incorrect because Antibodies...
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