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AQA GCSE Biology > Non-Communicable Disease, Antibiotics And Painkillers > Flashcards

Non-Communicable Disease, Antibiotics And Painkillers Flashcards

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Painkillers

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Drugs which treat symptoms of diseases (not kill pathogen)

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Antibiotics

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Drugs that kill pathogens and cure diseases

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Can antibiotics kill viruses

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NO

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How do antibiotics work?

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Kill bacteria by attacking it’s cell wall. Do not kill our cells

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Worries of antibiotics

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Bacteria may evolve to be resistant. We must limit use and use the right antibiotic for specific bacteria.

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When were antibiotics developed

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1940

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What is a drug?

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A substance that alters body chemistry.

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AQA GCSE Biology (14 decks)

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