Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 15 - Innate Immunity - Questions For Review - Short Answer - Page 471: 3

Answer

One characteristic that makes the epidermis an intolerable environment for most organisms is the fact that it has a very low pH, due to lysozyme. Another characteristic that makes the epidermis an intolerable environment for most organisms is the fact that the skin cells on the surface of the epidermis are dead, making it difficult for organisms to survive. A third characteristic that makes the epidermis an intolerable environment for most organisms is the chemical substances that reside on the epidermis, which defend against pathogens and organisms.

Work Step by Step

One characteristic that makes the epidermis an intolerable environment for most organisms is the fact that it has a very low pH, due to lysozyme. Another characteristic that makes the epidermis an intolerable environment for most organisms is the fact that the skin cells on the surface of the epidermis are dead, making it difficult for organisms to survive. A third characteristic that makes the epidermis an intolerable environment for most organisms is the chemical substances that reside on the epidermis, which defend against pathogens and organisms.
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