The epithelium, which is the top layer of skin cells, is designed with cellular intersections called tight junctions to prevent pathogens from easily passing between the cells.

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  Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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• Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia www.chop.edu Children's Hospital of Philadelphia via serper

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• pathogen concept