B5 Flashcards
Health
A state of physical and mental well npbeing
Viruses
Live and reproduce inside your cells causing cell damage
Measles
Is a virus which cause a fever and rash. There is no cure and can be fatal
HIV
Is a virus. Which if not controlled with drugs the virus attacks your body’s immune cell.
Tobacco mosaic virus
Damages leaves and reduces photosynthesis. There is no treatment.
Salmonella
Spread through undercooked food and poor hygiene. Cause vomiting by toxins produced in the bacteria
Rose black spot
A fungal disease spread by wind and water. Damages leaves affecting growth and photosynthesis.
Malaria
Cause by a mosquito bite. A protist which damages blood and liver causing fevers.
White blood cells
Help defend against pathogens by ingesting them and by making antibodies and antitoxins
Bacteria
Reproduce rapidly in your body and produce toxins which make you feel ill.
Pathogens
Spread thorough wind and water