Mucous membranes and skin are examples of which type of nonspecific body defense?
A. Chemical barriers
B. Mechanical barriers
C. Fever
D. Inflammation
E. Phagocytosis
B. Mechanical barriers
Mucous membranes and skin provide mechanical barriers against pathogens.
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a. Irradiation b. Contamination c. Ingestion d. Exposure
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