Anthrax, Acne, Lysozymes and the Blood Brain BArrier
Not what you're looking for?
1. How does the activity of lysozymes protect the eyes from microorganisms?
2. Which conditions favor the development of acne?
3. Why is the blood brain barrier considered both good and bad?
4. Describe the four different locations where an anthrax infection can occur. Which are the two most common sites?
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
The expert examines anthrax, acne, lysozymes and the blood brain barrier. The expert describes the four different locations where as anthrax infection where an anthrax infection can occur.
Solution Preview
1) Lysozymes deteriorate whatever substances are put into them via enzymatic breakdown. In this sense, any pathogens that make it into a lysozyme can be considered neutralized, because there is little chance it will survive the enzymatic breakdown inside the lysozyme. In this sense then, lysozymes protect eyes by preventing infection.
2) Acne typically develops when natural pores in the skin are clogged ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
The Heart
This quiz test the understanding of the heart and some of its parts. It is important to understand how the heart functions and what makes it function.
Feeding Babies
Do you know the science behind feeding babies? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
How Well Do You Know Your Body?
This quiz will assess the different systems of the human body. It will examine everything from the organs to the cellular processes that occur.
Vision and Oculomotor Control
This quiz will test the student's knowledge of the neural underpinnings of the visual system and its central pathways.
Pregnancy Knowledge
How much do you know about being pregnant? Test your Pregnancy IQ with this quiz!