Disease and Microbes Flashcards

1
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What is a despressant

A

Slows down reactions eg ethanol

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2
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What is a stimulant

A

Fastens reactions eg coffee

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3
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3 groups of drugs

A

Recreational medicinal illegal

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4
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What is Hallucinogenic

A

Alters a person’s perceptions eg hallucinating

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5
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What is a drug

A

An illegal or legal chemical that works to change the body and mind

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6
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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

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7
Q

Saliva contains what enzymes

A

Amylase

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8
Q

Function of amylase

A

Break down carbohydrates

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9
Q

What kills bacteria

A

Antibiotics

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10
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What can’t antibiotics kill

A

Viruses

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