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which of the following is not a physical barrier for immunity? a. saliva in the mouth b. hair cells in the ears c. acidic ph in the stomach d. oil gland secretions on the skin
Physical barriers for immunity are structures that physically prevent pathogens from entering the body. Saliva in the mouth, oil - gland secretions on the skin are physical barriers. The acidic pH in the stomach is a chemical barrier as it uses chemical substances (acids) to kill pathogens. Hair cells in the ears are for hearing and not related to immune physical barriers.
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b. hair cells in the ears