1.1 Disease Flashcards
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How do pathogens enter
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Gas exchange system, digestive system
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To class as a pathogen…
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Gain entry, colonise tissue, damage tissue, resist defences
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Barriers
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Mucus, enzymes, acid, skin
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How do pathogens cause disease
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Damage tissue and produce toxins
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Correlations and causal relationships
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Intervening variables could get in the way, need scientific proof
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cancer risk factors
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Smoking, diet, obesity, activity, sunlight
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CHD risk factors
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Smoking, HBP, cholesterol, obesity, diet, activity
