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Surface Barriers Preventing Entry Pathogens Body Mucous Membranes

Front surface barriers preventing the entry of pathogens into the body - mucous membranes
Back protects internal structures, thin region of living surface cells releasing fluids to wash away pathogens, secretions contain lysozyme (cause cell lysis), cilia in nasopharynx

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