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Infection and Response Flashcards

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Pathogens

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Microorganisms that cause disease.

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What are the four main types of pathogens?

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Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Protists

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How do bacteria cause disease?

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By producing toxins that damage tissues and make us feel ill.

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How do viruses cause disease?

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By invading and reproducing inside cells, causing cell damage.

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What is the role of the immune system?

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To defend the body against pathogens.

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What are white blood cells?

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Cells in the blood that are involved in the immune response.

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How do phagocytes work?

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By engulfing and digesting pathogens.

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How do lymphocytes work?

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By producing antibodies and antitoxins.

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What is an antigen?

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A molecule on the surface of a pathogen that triggers an immune response.

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What are antibodies?

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Proteins produced by lymphocytes that specifically target and neutralize pathogens.

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What is a vaccine?

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A substance containing a dead or weakened pathogen used to stimulate the immune system.

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How does vaccination work?

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By stimulating the immune system to produce memory cells for future protection against the pathogen.

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What is antibiotic resistance?

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When bacteria evolve to become resistant to antibiotics.

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How can antibiotic resistance be prevented?

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By using antibiotics only when necessary and completing prescribed courses.

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What is MRSA

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria resistant to many antibiotics.

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What is a communicable disease?

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A disease that can be spread from one person to another.

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What are some examples of bacterial diseases?

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Tuberculosis and Salmonella food poisoning.

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What are some examples of viral diseases?

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Influenza (flu) and HIV/AIDS.

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What are some examples of fungal diseases?

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Athlete’s foot and ringworm.

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What are some examples of diseases caused by protists?

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Malaria and dysentery.

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How is malaria transmitted?

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Through the bite of an infected female mosquito.

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What is the body’s first line of defense against pathogens?

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Physical and chemical barriers, such as skin, mucus, and stomach acid.

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What are antiseptics and disinfectants?

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Chemicals used to kill or inhibit the growth of pathogens. Antiseptics are used on living tissues, disinfectants on non-living surfaces.

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What is the difference between passive and active immunity?

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Passive immunity is provided by antibodies from an external source, while active immunity is developed by the body’s own immune system in response to an infection or vaccination.

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