comminicable disease Flashcards
what ate pathogens
microorganisms that enter the body and cause disease
what do pathogens cause
communicable disease that can spread easily
what is bacteria
very small living cells
what can be effected by pathogens
both plants and animals
what is the size of a bacteria cell
1/100th the size of your body cells
what can bacteria cells do
make you feel ill by producing toxins that damage your cells and tissues
are viruses cells
no
what is the size if a virus
1/100th the size of bacterium
where do viruses live
inside your cells and replicate them selves
what are protists
single celled eukaryotes
what makes you feel ill
cell damage
where do parasites live
on or inside other organisms and can cause damage
what is hyphae
thread like structures
what do hyphae do
grow and penetrate human skin and surface of plants
what are the different ways pathogens can spread
water
air
direct contact
