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Which of the following is not an example of a barrier defense inanimals?a. skin d. mucusb. secretions from skin glands e. antibodiesc. exoskeleton

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter17: The Immune System And Disease

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Problem 7RQ: Which of the following is a barrier against pathogens provided by the skin? a. low pH b. mucus c....

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animals?
a. skin d. mucus
b. secretions from skin glands e. antibodies
c. exoskeleton

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