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biology
Infection and response
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| how does skin prevent microorganisms from getting into the human body? | Skin acts as a barrier, forming scabs and producing antimicrobial substances to block pathogens. |
| how is the respiratory system is adapted to reduce the entry of microorganisms? | The nose, trachea, and bronchi trap pathogens with mucus, which is moved to the throat by the cilia |
| how is the digestive system adapted to reduce the entry of microorganisms? | the stomach produces hydrochloric acids that destroy pathogens |
| Do painkillers treat symptoms, kill bacteria or kill viruses? | treat symptoms |
| Do antibiotics treat symptoms, kill bacteria or kill viruses? | kills bacteria |