infection and response Flashcards
What is the name of microorganisms that cause infectious diseases ?
Pathogens
What type of organisms are bacteria ?
Prokaryotic
Two human bacterial diseases ?
Salmonella and Gonorrhoea
What does hydrochloric acid in the stomach do ?
It kills pathogens in food and drink
What type of disease is measles, tobacco mosaic and hiv ?
Viral
what are the 3 types of white blood cells ?
Phagocytes, Lymphocytes and Platelets
What is a antigen ?
a protein on the surface of a pathogen that triggers an immune response.
How can antibiotics kill bacteria ?
Kills bacteria as it stops bacteria from forming their cell walls preventing them to dividing or growing
Why is painkillers taken ?
taken to relieve pain associated with disease.
What do antibiotics do ?
they slow down or stop the growth of
bacteria
