Module 3Question 15 / 5 ptsShort answerExplain how the skin’s physical barrier makes it inhospitable to microorganisms.Your Answer:Keratin, covers the skin and provide salty and acidic environment which is inhospitable to microrganisms. They also containantimicrobial proteins and lysosomes which inhibits and help destroy microrganisms.Preview Mode
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