Biology B3 Infection and response

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Biology B3 Infection and Response
Q. What are Pathogens
A. Pathogens are microbes that cause disease by releasing toxins or destroying cells.
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Biology B3 Infection and Response
Q. List 4 ways in which disease can be spread.
A. Any 4 from the following: Contact, Waterborne, Airborne, Vectors, Contaminated Food and Indirect Contact.
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Biology B3 Infection and Response
Q. List the four types of pathogens.
A. Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses and Protists
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Biology B3 Infection and Response
Q. Name a disease caused by bacteria, a disease caused by a virus and a disease caused by a fungus
A. Bacteria: Cholera, Virus: Flu, Fungus: Athletes Foot.
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Biology B3 Infection and Response
Q. How do white blood cells defend our body from disease
A. Phagocytes engulf pathogens and dissolve them, Lymphocytes release antibodies which destroy and weaken pathogens alongside antitoxins which neutralise toxins.
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Q. How do vaccinations make someone immune/resistant to a disease.
A. They inject you with a weakened form of a disease so your body can learn to respond to an illness without symptoms.
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