The skin is an effective barrier against invading microbes because
A) the outer layers of cells are dead.
B) the surface is covered in salt.
C) it is well supplied with blood vessels to flush microbes from the surface.
D) no microbes are able to survive on the surface.
E) the outer layers are dead and covered in salt.
E
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Structure of the Skin
Learning Outcome: 19.1
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