What role in non-specific defense is played by the stomach? bacteria living within external mucous membranes produce lactic acid harmful to microorganism O mucus & cilia trap particles in this organ & sweep them to the surface of the body the highly keratinized barrier of the stomach helps keeps out invading microorganisms O hydrochloric acid & protein enzymes kill pathogens as they pass through this organ Thicci B Just now Send a chat
What role in non-specific defense is played by the stomach? bacteria living within external mucous membranes produce lactic acid harmful to microorganism O mucus & cilia trap particles in this organ & sweep them to the surface of the body the highly keratinized barrier of the stomach helps keeps out invading microorganisms O hydrochloric acid & protein enzymes kill pathogens as they pass through this organ Thicci B Just now Send a chat
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...
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What role in non-specific defense is played by the stomach?
O bacteria living within external mucous membranes produce lactic acid harmful to microorganisms
mucus & cilia trap particles in this organ & sweep them to the surface of the body
O the highly keratinized barrier of the stomach helps keeps out invading microorganisms
hydrochloric acid & protein enzymes kill pathogens as they pass through this organ
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Which of the following DOES NOT occur during the inflammatory response?
O local blood vessels dilate, causing greater blood flow to the site of the injury
O leukocytes enter area, phagocytizing microorganisms & mounting an immune response
nutrients, oxygen and white blood cells flow into the damage area
anti-histamines and mucus are released into the area surrounding the infection
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