The skin protects the host by being difficult to penetrate, dry, having an oily film, being mildly acidic, continuously shedding, being frequently washed, and hosting normal microbiota.
La piel protege al huésped por ser difícil de penetrar, seca, aceitosa, ligeramente ácida, y por su continua renovación y lavado, además de la microbiota normal.
| Front | How does skin provide protection? |
|---|---|
| Back | - difficult to penetrate - dry - oily film - mildy acidic - continuously shedding - frequently washed - normal microbiota of skin |
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