Infection and Response Flashcards
1
Q
What are pathogens?
A
Microorganisms that enter the body and cause disease.
2
Q
What do pathogens cause?
A
Communicable disease (diseases that can spread quickly)
3
Q
Who can be infected by pathogens?
A
Plants and animals.
4
Q
What are bacteria?
A
Very small cells about (1/100th) size of body cells and can reproduce rapidly inside your body.
5
Q
How do bacteria make your body feel?
A
Make you feel ill by producing toxins that damage your cells and tissues.
6
Q
What are viruses?
A
They are not cells, tiny about 1/100th of size of a bacterium.
They can reproduce rapidly.
