body's first line of defense

Common Air, Water Pollutants Damaging the Body's First Line of Defense From Toxins and Infections, Study Finds

Medicine & Technology Aug 11, 2021

A new study found that air and water pollutants have adverse effects on the body's first line of defense against toxins and infections, which is the mucosal system.

body's first line of defense

Common Air, Water Pollutants Damaging the Body's First Line of Defense From Toxins and Infections, Study Finds

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