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How does skin provide the first line of defence against diseases?​

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  • Skin prevents the entry of the microbes into the body. ​
  • Oil secreted from the oil glands and the sweat from sweat gland kill the microbes and thus skin acts as mechanical barrier and provides first line of defence against disease.​

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