GCSE Biology - Infectious Disease
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- Q1Disease carrying microorganismsWhat are pathogens?30s
- Q2When a large number of pathogens enter the bodyWhen does disease occur?30s
- Q3Viruses and bacteriaWhat two types of microorganism can pathogens be?30s
- Q4Release toxinsHow do bacteria make us feel ill?30s
- Q5(A) bacteriaWhat is E.coli?30s
- Q6BacteriaWhich is larger, viruses or bacteria?30s
- Q7VirusesWhich is smaller, viruses or bacteria?30s
- Q8Take control of cells (and) produce toxinsWhat do viruses do to make us feel ill?30s
- Q9(A) virusWhat is HIV?30s
- Q10(A) virusWhat is influenza?30s
- Q11White blood cellsWhat cells are used to protect our bodies from pathogens?30s
- Q12Ingest, (produce) antitoxins, (produce) antibodiesWhat are the three ways white blood cells defend our body against pathogenic bacteria?30s
- Q13White blood cellsWhich type of white blood cell helps us to become immune to disease?30s
- Q14SemmelweissWhich doctor first recognised the importance of hand washing in hospitals?30s
- Q151850'sWhat decade did Semmelweiss begin his investigation into hand washing?30s