What Is A Disease? Flashcards
1
Q
What is a disease?
A
Cells, tissues or organs not working correctly.
2
Q
What is a pathogen?
A
A microorganism that causes disease.
3
Q
What are the four pathogens?
A
1) Fungi
2) bacteria
3) virus
4) protist
4
Q
What do pathogens need to do to cause disease?
A
Get into the body or cell and multiply.
5
Q
How do pathogens make us feel unwell?
A
They release toxins.
6
Q
How do viruses make us feel unwell?
A
First they get into the cell, they then multiply until the cell bursts.
