Question

How does the skin help in preventing the entry of germs
in the body?​

Answer 1

The skin forms an outer layer physical barrier which prevents the entry of germs.

• Protecting our body is one of the main functions of the skin.
• Skin is our largest organ.
• This protects the body from harmful bacteria, viruses.
• The skin has some chemical substance called keratin.
• Keratin fight against germs.
• It kills the bacteria.
• The melanin protects from ultraviolet rays.
• Epidermis also act as a protecting barrier.
• It keeps bacteria and germs away.