Which of the following statements is not a description of how skin protects the body?
A) Cornified stratum corneum makes it hard for pathogens to enter.
B) The skin's surface has an acidic pH.
C) The skin has dendritic cells that respond to pathogens.
D) All of these are descriptions of how the skin protects the body.

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The dead, cornified stratum corneum of the skin makes entry for bacteria difficult. The skin's surface is also dry with an acidic pH, making it an unfriendly place for bacteria to grow. Dendritic cells of the epidermis stand guard if any pathogens try to make it past the stratum corneum.

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