biology- disease 1 0.0 / 5 ? BiologydiseaseGCSEAQA Created by: fia21Created on: 11-04-14 14:26 whats a pathogen? examples? microorganisms that cause disease, bacteria and viruses 1 of 6 how does bacteria work? damage your cells, produce toxins 2 of 6 how do viruses work? replicate themselves inside your cells, 3 of 6 define: platelets small fragments of cells to clot blood when you cute yourself to prevent microorganisms getting in 4 of 6 define white blood cells cells that travel around your body and patrol for microbes 5 of 6 how do the white blood cells protect you 1. they engulf the microbes, 2. produce antibodies to lock onto the invading cell, 3. counteract the toxins produced 6 of 6
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