Question

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which of the following are ways infectious agents can enter the body?
mouth
open cuts
eyes
nails
nose

Explanation:

Infectious agents enter the body through mucous membranes or broken skin. The mouth, nose, eyes have mucous membranes, and open cuts are broken skin, all serving as entry points. Nails are hard structures that do not provide a direct entry route for infectious agents.

Answer:

• ☐ mouth
• ☐ open cuts
• ☐ eyes
• ☐ nose
• ☐ nails