Pathogens Flashcards
1
Q
What is a pathogen
A
Disease-causing agents
Presence and multiplication can produce an infection
Can be bacteria, viruses, fungi or protozoans
2
Q
What is the two basic mechanisms of defence against pathogens
A
Innate (nonspecific) defences
Adaptive (specific) defences
3
Q
What does Innate (nonspecific) defences do?
A
Guard against many types of pathogens; respond quickly
4
Q
What does Adaptive (specific) defences include
A
Include species resistance, mechanical barriers, chemical barriers, natural killer cells, inflammation, phagocytosis, and fever
