Unit 1-1.6-Using drugs to treat disease Flashcards
1
Q
What kill invective bacteria in the body?
A
Antibiotics.
2
Q
What is and example of an antibiotic and who found it?
A
Penicillin. Alexander Fleming Discovered it in 1928. The D.C.
3
Q
Why are viruses difficult to kill?
A
Because they reproduce in the body cells.
4
Q
Why could any treatment for viruses be dangerous?
A
Viruses are difficult to kill because reproduce inside the body cells, so any treatment could also damage the body cells.
5
Q
What relieves the symptoms but do not kill the pathogen?
A
Painkillers and other D.C drugs.
6
Q
What will usually overcome viral pathogens?
A
Your immune system you cock.
