Preventing pathogen entrance

Cards (5)

  • nose traps particles that may contain pathogens
  • Skin acts as a barrier and produces antibacterial secretions via glands in the skin
  • Trachea and bronchi produce mucus which trap pathogens
  • Stomach produces acid which kills the majority of pathogens that enter
  • Platelet cell fragments in the blood start the clotting process if wound sites. clots dry to form scabs, which seal the wound and prevent pathogens from entering