Question
How would losing the epidermis layer affect the body's agility to fight infections? A. Remove the first line of physical protectiona against harmful pathogens B. Enhance the production of protective antibodies C. Increase the body's natural immunity to bacteria D. Improve the skin's ability to detect foreign organisms
Answers
GPT-5 mini
A. Remove the first line of physical protection against harmful pathogens.
Explanation: The epidermis is the skin's primary physical barrier (and contains immune sentinels like Langerhans cells). Losing it removes that barrier and reduces immune surveillance, making infections more likely — it would not enhance antibody production, natural immunity, or detection.
Explanation: The epidermis is the skin's primary physical barrier (and contains immune sentinels like Langerhans cells). Losing it removes that barrier and reduces immune surveillance, making infections more likely — it would not enhance antibody production, natural immunity, or detection.