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The inflammatory response causes swelling because it

increases blood flow to the area of the injury

A disease-causing agent is called a(n)

pathogen

Infectious diseases are caused by

pathogens

Your body's first line of defense against infectious disease includes

physical barriers like skin, mucous membranes, and cilia

The skin helps to keep pathogens out of the body by __________.

providing a physical barrier.

Which of the following is a first line of defense against pathogens?

skin

Mucous membranes are present in all of the following areas of the body except:

surface of the skin.

One of the best ways to prevent the spread of disease, is to

wash your hands.

Which of the following is not a part of the inflammatory response?

Blood flow to the area decreases.

Which of the following is true about mucous lining the organs in the respiratory tract?

Mucous protects the organisms from pathogens that might be inhaled.

The openings into your body, such as your mouth, eyes, and nose, are covered by protective linings called mucous membranes.

True

Which statement below is NOT a cause of an infectious disease?

acids in the stomach

The body's third line of defense against pathogens includes

antibodies

Which of the following is not a major type of infectious agent or pathogen?

diabetes

The skin performs all of the following functions except ________.

helps the body with digestion.


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