Infectious Disease

Question 1

Bacteria

Answer 1

Simple, single celled micro-organism. Live in air, soil, food, and bodies.

Question 2

Toxins

Answer 2

Some bacteria give of poisons. Ex. Food poisoning.

Question 3

Virus

Answer 3

Smallest pathogen. 100 times smaller then bacteria.

Question 4

Fungus

Answer 4

Organisms such as yeast, Molds, and Mushrooms. Grow in warm, dark, moist areas.

Question 5

Protozoans

Answer 5

Larger and more complex then bacteria. They have the ability to move through fluids in search of food.

Question 6

Skin

Answer 6

Serves as both physical and chemical barrirer against pathogens.

Question 7

Mucous Membranes

Answer 7

Mouth, eyes, nose are covered by protective linings called mucous membranes. The mucus traps the pathogens and washes them away.

Question 8

Digestive System

Answer 8

Chemicals in stomach and small intestine kills pathogens.

Question 9

Killer T cells

Answer 9

Destroy an body that has been infected by a pathogen.

Question 10

Helper T cells

Answer 10

Produce chemicals that stimulate other T cells and B cells to fight off infections.

Question 11

B cells

Answer 11

Produce Antibodies

Question 12

Antibodies

Answer 12

Are proteins that attach to the surface of pathogens or to the toxins produced by pathogens.

Question 13

Immunizations

Answer 13

Injections that cause you immune to the diseases.

Question 14

Vaccine

Answer 14

An injection that contains small amounts of dead or modified pathogens or their toxins.