micro, a&p, immunity Flashcards
(20 cards)
rheumatoid arthritis, certain thyroid disorders, and lupus are?
auto immune disease
The other name for worm is what?
helminths
List the ways we get natural immunity
mother to baby or getting and fighting off the disease
define homeostasis
the bodies ability to remain normal and constant
phagocytosis is how ___ kills bacteria
t-cells
List the functions of the skin
protect against infection, sensory reception, temperature regulation, synthesize vitamin D
list some ways to break the spread of disease
Handwashing, wearing protective barriers, vaccinations, and universal precautions
name the layers of the skin
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
bacteria that causes no harm is called what?
normal flora
define microbiology
The study of small life
tuberculosis affects?
The respiratory system
how is TB spread?
airborne
what type of pathogen causes hepatitis?
viruses
how do b-cells kill bacteria?
antigen antibody response
fecal-oral is a transmission route for?
hepatitis A
what causes vaginal yeast infections?
fungi
what is the most important way of lowering the spread disease?
hand washing
Croup, flu and the common cold are caused by what?
viruses
what causes AIDS?
HIV
define pathogen
Disease causing Agent
