Asked by Zephyr Benedict

Physical lines of defense include
A. Skin, cielia, and mucous membranes.
B. Hair.
C. Nails.
D. Teeth.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A. Skin, cilia, and mucous membranes.

These are classic physical (mechanical) barriers that block and remove pathogens. Hair can help trap particles (e.g., nasal hairs) but isn’t usually listed as a primary line of defense on its own; nails and teeth are not primary antimicrobial barriers.