Biology Topic 3: infections and responces

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  • Topic 3: Infections and Response
    • communicable diseases
      • A pathogen is a micro organism that enters the body and causes harm
      • this means infectious
      • Bacteria
      • Virus
      • Protist
      • Fungi
      • Pathogens can be spread by: Dirty Water, Air, Direct contact
    • Disease
      • Measles is a viral disease
      • Rose black spots is a fungal disease
      • Malaria is caused by a protist
    • Preventing disease
      • Being hygienic
      • Destroying vectors
      • Isolating infected individuals
      • Vaccination
    • Fighting Diseases
      • The skin is a line of defence
      • Hair and mucus are lines of defence
      • Trachea and bronchi are lines of defence
      • Immune system fights diseases
      • Antibodies are specific to a pathogens antigen
      • Vaccinations are used to fight disease
      • Medical drugs can be
    • Developing medical drugs
      • Pre clinical trial
      • Clinical trial
      • Placebo effect
      • Optimum dosage
      • Double blind test
    • Monoclonal antibodies
      • B-lymphocytes
      • hybridoma
      • antibodies
      • Clones
    • Plant diseases and defences
      • Stunted growth
      • Spots on leaves
      • Patches of decay

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