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? |
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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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