Immunity is a function of the skin and occurs by: Select one: a. attacking and destroying pathogens. b. evaporation and radiation of pathogens. c. excretion of chemicals in sweat. d. receptors that can detect sensations.
a. Attacking and destroying pathogens.
Skin is a dynamic organ which prevents pathogens from entering the body by providing a waterproof, mechanical barrier. The elements of skin contain components of innate and adaptive immune system which are activated in case the barrier is breached and the pathogen enters. Epidermis, a layer of skin consists of langerhans dendritic cells which recognize the pathogen and present it to T lymphocytes to trigger the inflammatory response. Skin contains components for both innate and adaptive immune system and hence provides immunity by attacking and destroying pathogens.
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