fighting infections 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyMicrobes and diseaseGCSEAQA Created by: caitlinaliceroseCreated on: 17-05-16 11:04 what is a pathogen? a disease causing micro-organism 1 of 8 what is the main problem of bacteria? they produce toxins 2 of 8 what is the main problem with viruses? they damage the host cell when they reproduce 3 of 8 what is one of the functions of white blood cells? they ingest and destroy pathogens 4 of 8 what is a function of an antibodies? they lock onto pathogens to destroy them 5 of 8 how do antibiotics work? they stop bacteria from reproducing? 6 of 8 what does a vaccination involve injecting dead or inactive pathogen to stimulate immunity 7 of 8 why is it important to use antibiotics carefully? an over-use of them can lead to a resistance against them 8 of 8
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