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Identify the barriers that provide the body's first line of defense against infectious agents.
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Skin: The skin acts as a physical barrier, preventing pathogens from entering the body. It also contains sweat and sebaceous glands that produce substances that inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms. Show more…
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