disease pt 3 Flashcards
Name 4 parts of the first line of defense
hair, cilia, mucous, intact skin, stomach acid, tears
How many levels of immune defense do humans have
3
What is the safest body temprature range that helps kill of pathogens
37.5-42.5
redness and swelling relating to infections is due to?
More rapid blood flow to the area
Which level of immune defense uses phagocytes to protect us
2
A virus…
Enters a cell and reproduces inside the cell
Bacteria reproduces by..
Biniary fission
What type of immunity does babies rely on
herd innumity and antibodies via breast milk
Which medication is used to reduce a viral infection
Antiviral
why do antibodies bind to antigens
They attach to antigens to remove them from your body
What can antibiotics be used on
Antibiotics dont work on viruses, they work on bacteria
What is herd immunity?
Herd immunity is when a large part of the population of an area is immune to a specific disease.
Two groups of people who rely on herd immunty
Newborn babies and elderly people
What is antibiotics
Antibiotics are medications that destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria
What is a fungus
Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that include microorganisms such as yeasts, moulds and mushrooms
