Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Communicable diseases are caused by what
A
Pathogens
2
Q
can communicable diseases be passed onto one another
A
yes, non-communicable diseases cannot
3
Q
what is a painkiller
A
drugs that relieve the symptoms of disease
4
Q
what is an antiseptic
A
a substance that kills microorganisms in the environment
5
Q
what is an antibody
A
proteins made by white cells to kill pathogens
6
Q
what is an antibiotic
A
they prevent bacterial infection
7
Q
what are white blood cells known as
A
lymphocytes
8
Q
what do lymphocytes make
A
antibodies
9
Q
scientist combine mice ? that make a particular ?
A
lymphocytes and antibody
10
Q
does bacteria make you ill
A
No
