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| Unbroken skin acts as a __ to microbes |
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| This is moisture on the skin that contains nutrients for microbes: |
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| This is an oil secreted by the skin that contain nutrients for microbes: |
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| Name four normal flora of the skin: |
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- Staphylococcus
- Streptococcus
- Mirococcus
- Gram Positive Diptheroids
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| Normal skin flora are resistant to __ and __ |
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| Normal skin flora are grouped in __ and washing reduces them but does not __ them |
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| Normal skin flora remain in __ and __ after washing and will reestablish their numbers |
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Hair Follicles
Sweat Glands |
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Normal skin flora have higher populations on __ areas of the body and metabolize sweat and produce body odors:
i.e. armpits and between legs |
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