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==== Secretions ====
 
==== Secretions ====
 
*Mucus - inhibits contact and protects the mucosal surface
 
*Mucus - inhibits contact and protects the mucosal surface
*Digestive enzymes -
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*Digestive enzymes - nonspecifically target bacteria and viruses
*Bile - kills some bacteria and viruses  
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*Bile - kills some bacteria and viruses
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==== Epithelium ====
 
==== Epithelium ====
 
*"Tight junctions" between epithelial cells prevent entry of macromolecules and pathogens into the intestinal tract.
 
*"Tight junctions" between epithelial cells prevent entry of macromolecules and pathogens into the intestinal tract.
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