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types of pathogens |
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1- what are pathogens ? |
answer - microorganisms that cause infectious diseases are called pathogens |
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2- name two types of pathogens and describe their effects against body |
answer - bacteria and viruses - may produce poisons -viruses damage the cells |
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3-say three ways white blood cells help defend against pathogens |
answers- ingesting pathogens - producing antibodies ,which destroy particular bacteria or viruses - producing antitoxins ,which counteract the toxins released by the pathogens |
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4- if lots of people are immune to a pathogen would the disease spread faster or slower ? |
answer- if lots of people are immune to a pathogen ,the diseases will not spread as quickly |
