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stopping pathogens
how the human body tries to stop pathogens from entering the body
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mouth – | Saliva contains lysozyme. |
| Skin – | Sweat is salty and poisons pathogens. Blood clots form a barrier to pathogen when skin is broken. Pus/white blood cells attack pathogens |
| Nose – | mucus traps pathogens, can then be coughed out of system – cilia trap pathogens. |
| Eyes – | salt in tears lysozymes |
| Ears – | wax & hairs trap pathogens |
| Stomach – | acid destroys pathogens/not suitable for pathogen reproduction. |
| Genital openings | mucus traps pathogens/pH not suitable for pathogens. |
| Mouth | Saliva contains lysozyme. |
| Skin | Sweat is salty and poisons pathogens. Blood clots form a barrier to pathogen when skin is broken. Pus/white blood cells attack pathogens |
| Nose | mucus traps pathogens, can then be coughed out of system – cilia trap pathogens. |
| Eyes | salt in tears lysozymes |
| Ears | wax & hairs trap pathogens |
| Stomach | acid destroys pathogens/not suitable for pathogen reproduction. |
| Genital openings | mucus traps pathogens/pH not suitable for pathogens. |