young medics Flashcards
mode of reproduction of viruses?
viruses cannot reproduce on their own so have to invade a host organism.
mode of reproduction of bacteria?
bacteria reproduce through a method called binary fission. this mean that cells double in size before splitting in half again.
mode of reproduction of fungi?
fungi produces spores in order to reproduce.
virus method of transmission?
airborn, contact, exchange of fluids.
bacteria method of transmission?
airborn, contact, droplets, vehicular
fungi method of transmission?
contact,
what are microbes?
microbes are microorganisms that protect you against infection, digest food and maintain reproductive health.
how can diseases spread?
Direct physical contact, Sharing food, Touching animals, Intercourse , Airborne, Coughing/ sneezing on something/ someone
what is artificial immunity?
given through vaccines, artificial immunity is exposure to small quantities of a pathogen in order to build up resistance within the body.
what is natural immunity?
antibodies your body produces to fight against a pathogen or infection.
role of lymphocytes?
B lymphocytes create antibodies
T lymphocytes kill tumour cells
role of phagocytes?
Phagocytes engulf microorganisms, ingest foreign material and remove dead cells
Alexander Fleming?
Fleming discovered the first antibiotic, Penicillin.
how is resistant bacteria evolving?
while antibiotics are being used more frequently, resistant bacteria is being forced to evolve.
how can sterile conditions help stop the spread of disease?
sterile conditions help avoid the unwanted contamination
