Pathogens Flashcards
What are pathogens?
Why do pathogens invade living organisms?
What is an infection?
What is immunity?
What are two organs of the immune system?
What are the two division of the immune system in humans?
What is a host organism?
What are transmissible diseases?
What are non transmissible diseases?
What is one way by which pathogens can be transmitted by physical contact?
What is one disease that can be transmitted through sexual contact?
How can pathogens be transmitted through blood transfusion?
What is one pathogen that could infect people that consume canned food?
How could the common cold spread through air?
What is a vector organism?
What is onesies that is transmitted by a vector?
How can pathogens be transmitted by contaminated object?
What are three personal hygiene practises that limit the transmission of diseases?
What are three food hygiene practises that limit the transmission of diseases?
Why is proper sewage treatment essential to limit the spread of pathogens?
Why is proper waste disposal essential to limit the spread of pathogens?
