Which of the following skin defenses and its mechanism is mismatched?
A) Antimicrobial peptides; disrupt positively charged bacterial membranes
B) Sebum; lipid hydrolysis leads to toxic by-products that inhibit microbial growth
C) Lysozyme; hydrolyzes peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls
D) Keratinized surface; protein that provides waterproofing
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Q7: Protective features of the skin include all
Q8: Which of the following statements is correct
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A)typically a sequelae of streptococcal
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A) C. perfringens
B)
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