Defenses on the Skin and Mucous Membranes

Keratinized epithelium in the skin

Offers protection against microorganisms
Desquamation of stratified epithelium

Removes microorganisms attached to its surface
Epithelial cells joined by tight junctions

Offer protection against microorganisms
Mucus-coated hair in the nose

Traps particles
Mucus-coated ciliated epithelium

Removes particles from the repiratory tract
Mucus-coated intestinal epithelium

Keeps the bulk of bacteria away from intestinal epithelium
Couphing and sneezing

Expel particles
Flow of urine

Cleanses the urethra

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Defenses on the Skin and Mucous Membranes

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Defenses on the skin and mucous Membranes Mechanical

Updated

2013-10-30T03:28:56Z