Disease and Microbes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a despressant
A
Slows down reactions eg ethanol
2
Q
What is a stimulant
A
Fastens reactions eg coffee
3
Q
3 groups of drugs
A
Recreational medicinal illegal
4
Q
What is Hallucinogenic
A
Alters a person’s perceptions eg hallucinating
5
Q
What is a drug
A
An illegal or legal chemical that works to change the body and mind
6
Q
What theory is enzymes like to
A
Lock and key theory. There is the enzymes (lock) and the substrate(key) put together. Inside if the enzyme is the active site
7
Q
Saliva contains what enzymes
A
Amylase
8
Q
Function of amylase
A
Break down carbohydrates
9
Q
What kills bacteria
A
Antibiotics
10
Q
What can’t antibiotics kill
A
Viruses