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A-Level Biology OCR A

Skin Acts Barrier Pathogens Explain Effective Entry Defence

The summary explains the skin acts as a physical barrier, has skin flora to outcompete pathogens, and produces sebum to inhibit pathogen growth.

O resumo explica que a pele atua como uma barreira física, possui flora cutânea que compete com patógenos e produz sebo para inibir seu crescimento.

Front Explain how the skin acts as an effective barrier to the entry of pathogens.
Back The skin as defence:
  • Acts as a physical barrier
  • Skin flora of healthy microorganisms that outcompete pathogens on body surface
  • Sebum production to inhibit growth of pathogens

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