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Skin |
Physical barrier and secretes antimicrobial enzymes. |
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Defensins |
Examples of antibacterial enzymes on the skin. |
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Lysozyme |
Antimicrobial, present in treats and saliva. |
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Mucus |
Present in mucous membranes and traps incoming pathogens in the respiratory system. Cilia propel propel the mucous upward so it can be swallowed or expelled. |
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Stomach acid |
Antimicrobial mechanism in the digestive system |
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Gastrointestinal flora |
Provides competition, making ite hard for the bacteria to grow in the gut |
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Complement |
Set of proteins in the blood that can create holes in the bacteria. |
