The nursing instructor is discussing mechanical and chemical defense mechanisms of the body to help prevent infection. The instructor tells the students that chemical defense mechanisms either destroy or incapacitate microorganisms with biologic substances that the body naturally produces. What is a chemical defense mechanism of the body?
A) Corticosteroids
B) Catecholamines
C) Secretions
D) Hormones

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Secretions, such as sweat, saliva, tears, and mucus, contain enzymes and other substances that help to destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.

The Nursing Instructor Is Discussing Mechanical and Chemical Defense Mechanisms