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This is carried out by the process of exfoliation, which is undertaken by uroepithelial cells in response to infection.
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e
Removal of infected cells from the urinary tract
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This is the result of unidirectional urine flow.
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b
Physical removal of bacteria from the urinary tract
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This is the action of lysozymes.
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d
Cleaves cell wall component, killing bacteria
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Tamm Horsfall protein possesses a mannose-containing side chain which can trap the mannose-sensitive pili or fimbriae of organisms such as *Escherichia coli*.
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a
Competitive inhibition of bacterial binding
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This is the mechanism of action of mucous and mucin within the urinary tract.
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c
Traps and prevents bacterial adherence to the epithelium
Concept
Chapter
2693
5772
Urinary tract infections
Topic
162
General practice
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By what mechanism does Tamm Horsfall protein act to prevent urinary tract infections?
a