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Question
which part of the immune system is a physical barrier?
skin
tears
mucus
stomach acid
Brief Explanations
The skin is a physical barrier of the immune system. It forms a continuous layer that blocks the entry of pathogens. Tears, mucus, and stomach - acid are also part of the immune system but are chemical or biochemical barriers. Tears contain lysozyme, mucus can trap pathogens, and stomach acid has a low pH to kill ingested pathogens.
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