Defending against infection imunnity, viruses, bacteria e.t.c 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyMedicine and drugsGCSEAll boards Created by: paigeCreated on: 08-06-12 10:46 Pathogens A pathogen is a disease-causing microorganism. 1 of 8 Problems with Bacteria The problem with bacteria is that they produce toxins. 2 of 8 Problems with Viruses The problem with viruses is that they damage the hose cell when they reproduce. 3 of 8 Function of White blood cells a white blood cell ingests and destroys pathogens 4 of 8 antibodies a function of an antibody is to lock on to antigens. 5 of 8 passive immunity passive immunity involves receiving antibodies. 6 of 8 antibiotics antibiotics can stop bacteria from reproducing. it is important to use antibiotics carefully because it reduces the spread of resistant strains. 7 of 8 Vaccinations a vaccination is an inactive form of the pathogen injected to stimulate immunity. 8 of 8
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