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Which one of the following acts as a physiological barrier to the entry of microorganisms in human body

A

Epithelium of urogenital tract.

B

Tears

C

Monocytes

D

Skin

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B
Tears contain an antibacterial enzyme, called lysozyme, which acts as a physiological barrier to entry of microorganisms.
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