Pathogens
As level mind map on pathogens - key terms
- Created by: Jodie Chaloner
- Created on: 08-12-12 14:14
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- Pathogens
- Definition: a disease causingmicro organism
- For a microorganismto be considered a pathogen it must...
- Gain entry to host
- Colonise tissue of host
- Resist defences of host
- Damage host tissue
- Bacteria, viruses and fungi
- Gain entry by...
- Gas exchange system
- Digestive system
- Prevent entry by...
- Skin- layer of dead cells
- Mucous layer covers gas exchange = traps pathogen
- Stomach acid
- production of enzymes break down pathogens
- CAUSE DISEASE by....
- Damaging host cell and tissue
- Sheer number
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- Break down membrane of host cell
- Producing toxins
- Damaging host cell and tissue
- Gain entry by...
- Gas exchange system
- Digestive system
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