Infection and response

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  • Created on: 13-04-19 10:37
What is an example of a disease that causes another disease
HPV its extremely common
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What is the full form of HPV
Human papilloma virus
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Is it dangerous
No in most people its essentiallly harmless
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Can it cause cervical cancer in some people
Yes
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What does it affect
It affects the cells of cervix
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Can a disease be triggered by the immune system
Yes
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Give example
Allergies such as asthma or dermatitis
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What happens in these cases
The body is infected with a pathogen which the immune system fights off
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What is left with the person however
An allergy
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A physical illness can trigger ....
Mental illness
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Give an example
Arthiritis which is a very painful joint condition
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Explain what happens
People with arthiritis find it difficult to move and lead a normal life. This could make the person feel isolated and depressed
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What are pathogens
Microorganisms that cause infectious diseases
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They can be bacteria, virus or fungi or protists true or false
True
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Can they infect plants and animals
Yes
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Give the three things it can be spread by
Direct contact, water, or by air
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Bacteria and viruses can reproduce rapidly inside body true or false
True
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How do bacteria affect the body
They may produce poisons(toxins) that damage tissues and make us feel ill
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How do viruses affect the body
They live and reproduce inside cells causing cell damage
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What is the full form of HPV

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Human papilloma virus

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Can it cause cervical cancer in some people

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