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Infection And Response Flashcards

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What are the 4 types of pathogen

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Viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi

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How does bacteria make you ill

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Produce toxins,damage tissues

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How do vaccines work

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Inject dead or inactive pathogen.White blood cells produce antibodies

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What are the 3 ways that white blood cells fight against pathogens

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Engulf them, make antibodies, make antitoxins

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Why do viruses cause more damage

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Live and reproduce inside cells causing cell damage

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Why do viruses cause more damage

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Live and reproduce inside cells causing cell damage

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Why do viruses cause more damage

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Live and reproduce inside cells causing cell damage

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What is herd immunity

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If most people are vaccinated there is little chance of coming into contact with the pathogen

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What does antibiotics NOT kill

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Viruses

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Name 3 risk factors for non communicable
Diseases

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Diet, stress, lifestyle

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