immunity

Question 1

What are fungi?

Answer 1

• cellular pathogen
• eukaryotic organisms (yeast, moulds, mushrooms)
• unicellular or multicellular
• often found in high moisture environments
• mostly affect external surfaces of individuals

Question 2

What are bacteria?

Answer 2

• cellular pathogen
• prokaryotic and unicellular
• cause disease by:
  producing toxins that build up and affect cellular functioning
  damage host cells directly
  interfere with immune system cells
• can divide rapidly inside host

Question 3

What are superbugs?

Answer 3

• subset of bacteria
• superbug is an organism that has developed resistance to antibiotics

Question 4

What are protozoa?

Answer 4

• cellular pathogen
• eukaryotic and unicellular
• moist environments (waterways, soil)
• have features like cilia or flagella making them highly mobile
• free living or parasitic
• do not have many drugs or vaccines for treatment