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Surface Barriers Preventing Entry Pathogens Body Skin Dry

Front surface barriers preventing the entry of pathogens into the body - skin
Back dry, thick, tough region of dead surface cells, sebaceous glands secrete chemicals and enzymes exhibiting microbial growth, lactid and fatty acids to lower pH 

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