B5 - Communicable diseases Flashcards
1
Q
B5 - What is a communicable disease?
A
A disease caused by pathogens.
It can be spread between people.
Tuberculosis, AIDS
2
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B5 - What is a non-communicable disease?
A
Non-pathogenic diseases
These cannot be spread between people.
Diabetes, cancer
3
Q
B5 - Describe the different ways that white blood cells protect us from disease.
A
Engulf pathogens (they eat them, this is called phagocytosis).
Produce antibodies which destroy and kill pathogens.
Produce antitoxins which counteract the poisons released by pathogens
