White Blood Cells Flashcards
Producing antibodies
they are able to produce antibodies to catch the pathogens before they multiply
Producing antitoxins
They help because they are able to neutralise pathogens to stop them from spreading
How do antibodies work
Killing the barriers while it is still in the body. They damage the bacterial cells without harming your own cells
What is an epidemic
When a virus or disease spreads around a country
What is a pandemic
When a virus or disease spreads around several countries
What is MRSA
A antibiotic resistant bacteria that can’t be killed by antibiotics
Why are hospital patients more at risk from MRSA
There are lots of open wounds, barriers going around and people are more vulnerable
Ingesting microorganism
Hey help because they ingest the bacteria before it is able to multiply
