Infection and Response Flashcards
what are the 4 types of pathogen
bacteria, virus, fungi, protists
what type of medicine is used to kill bacteria
antibiotics
what is malaria caused by
protist
what is a common cold caused by
virus
what is the term used when a majority of a population has been vaccinated to make them immune from a disease
herd immunity
what is athletes foot caused by
fungi
how do bacteria reproduce
mitosis
what is the name for abnormal growth of cells
tumour
what are the two types of tumor
malignant and benign
are cancerous tumours malignant or benign
malignant
name two ways that the body uses physical defences to prevent pathogens entering the body
skin, tears, nose hairs, mucus
what are the 2 types of white blood cell called
phagocytes and lymphocytes
what are the names of the 2 proteins produced by a lymphocyte
anti body’s and antigens
what is the name for a “fake” drug which is used in medical trials
placebo
how do phagocytes destroy pathogens
by engulfing them
what is the name for bacteria which are no longer killed by antibiotics
resistance
what does a vaccine contain
weakened or dead version of the pathogen
what are drugs that reduce symptoms but don’t cure disease called
painkillers
what is the name for testing drugs when neither the patient or the doctor know who is taking the placebo
double blind trial
who invented the first vaccination
edward jenner
what is the name for diseases that can be spread
communicable diseases
what is the term for a microorganism that causes harm
pathogen
what is gonorrhoea caused by
bacteria
what is HIV caused by
virus
