It acts as a waterproof and mechanical barrier that prevents pathogens from entering, unless it is broken.
Patojenlerin içeri girmesini önleyen su geçirmez ve mekanik bir bariyer görevi görür, ancak kırılmadığı sürece (örn. yaralar)
| Front | How does the skin help defend against infections? |
|---|---|
| Back | It acts as a waterproof and mechanical barrier that stops pathogens from getting in, unless it is broken (eg. wounds) |
Tags: defence, pathogens
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