Physical barriers that offer the body protection from damage and infection are located in the: (select all that apply)
a. gastrointestinal tract.
b. genitourinary tract.
c. respiratory tract.
d. lymph system.
e. hematopoietic system.
ANS: A, B, C
The physical barriers that cover the external parts of the human body offer considerable protec-tion from damage and infection. These barriers are composed of tightly associated epithelial cells of the skin and of the linings of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and respiratory tracts.
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