Infection and Response Flashcards
State ways Pathogens can spread.
Water , Air , Direct contact.
How can bacteria make us feel ill ?
They produce toxins and damages cells and tissues.
What are the symptoms of gonorrhea.
Pain when urinating, Thick green or yellow discharge.
What type of disease is measles ?
Viral.
Why does tobacco mosaic virus affect photosynthesis ?
Less chlorophyll for the light to absorb.
What does the stomach produce that can kill pathogens ?
Hydrochloric Acid.
Give one pro and con of vaccinations.
pro : control common diseases in uk. con : bad reaction
Why is it difficult to develop drugs that kill viruses ?
Virus have to invade body cells so you have to kill body cells.
Which plant does the painkiller aspirin come from ?
chemical found in willow.
Give two things that drugs are tested on in preclinical testing.
Human cells or tissue , live animals.
