The microbiome and pathogen exclusion * in progress*

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these serve as a barrier to microbes from the interior of the body

epidermidis, epithelial cells lining the GI tract, reproductive tract, urinary tract, & respiratory tract

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tight junctions with adjacent cells

prohibit anything, including small molecules from passing between cells

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goblet cells

produce mucins; “fly paper” that traps microbes

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movement including peristalsis and cilia

flushes “trapped” microbes out of the animal

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stomach acid

can be a formidable barrier for microbe to traverse on its way to the intestine

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