Name the Pathogen
HIV/AIDS
A virus
Name 2 different transmission types.
Direct contact
Water
Air
Food
Vectors
Name one part of our primary defence system.
Skin, mucus, hairs in nose
How do antibiotics work?
Antibiotics kill the bacterial cells.
What is tested on before humans?
Cells, tissues, small mammals like mice or rats.
Salmonella
Name one way to help prevent the spread of Salmonella.
Wash hands and food properly, cook everything through, vaccinate poultry, proper kitchen hygiene etc.
Which of the following do Lymphocytes NOT produce?
A. Antitoxins
B. Antibodies
C. Antigens
C. Antigens (these are on the pathogen, not created by the body)
Why does an antibiotic NOT work on a virus?
Antibiotics only work on bacteria
What does the term efficacy mean?
Do it work
Rose Black Spot
a Fungus
Name 2 ways we can prevent the spread of malaria.
Nets, long sleeved clothing, insect repellent, remove standing water etc.
What pathogen type releases toxins?
Bacteria
What do we use to treat the symptoms of a disease (fever, headache etc.)?
Pain killers
What is the difference between a blind and double blind trial?
Blind - the patients/ volunteers don't know what they are getting.
Double blind - the patients and the doctor don't know.
Gonorrhea
How is malaria transmitted?
Through mosquitos/ vector
What does our body create to kill off bacteria/toxins?
Antitoxins
Which of the following is a way to reduce antibiotic resistance?
A. Only take antibiotics when necessary.
B. Treat all infections with the same antibiotics.
C. Keep all patients with antibiotic resistance infections in the same place.
A. Only take antibiotics when necessary
What is the term given to an inactive version of a drug given in a drug trial?
Placebo
Malaria
A protist
What term describes an organism that transmits a disease?
A vector
List two ways our body fights against pathogens.
1. Phagocytosis - engulf the pathogen and break it down.
2. Lymphocytes - creates an antibody for a specific antigen (on the pathogen) or creates an antitoxin.
What is in a vaccine that allows our body to create antibodies?
A weak or dead version of the disease.
Why are drugs tested on healthy people first?
To check for any side effects.