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Which of the following describe the human skin as a point of entry for viruses? Viruses can enter through skin breaks caused by injury, insect bites, etc. It is the largest (in term of area) entry point for viruses. It serves as a barrier to infection because it has multiple layers and is slightly acidic. It is the most common route of viral entry in the human body.

          Which of the following describe the human skin as a point of entry for viruses?
Viruses can enter through skin breaks caused by injury, insect bites, etc.
It is the largest (in term of area) entry point for viruses.
It serves as a barrier to infection because it has multiple layers and is slightly acidic.
It is the most common route of viral entry in the human body.

Which of the following describe the human skin as a point of entry for viruses?
Viruses can enter through skin breaks caused by injury, insect bites, etc.
It is the largest (in term of area) entry point for viruses.
It serves as a barrier to infection because it has multiple layers and is slightly acidic.
It is the most common route of viral entry in the human body.

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Which of the following describe the human skin as a point of entry for viruses? Viruses can enter through skin breaks caused by injury, insect bites, etc. It is the largest (in term of area) entry point for viruses. It serves as a barrier to infection because it has multiple layers and is slightly acidic. It is the most common route of viral entry in the human body.