B1.1.2 How our bodies defend ourselves against infectious disease

Question	Answer
What are pathogens?	Pathogens are microrganisms that cause infectious disease Image: 7302ef6a-c728-4c34-9166-d8f5603a478b (image/jpeg)
What do viruses and bacteria do in our body?	Bacteria and Viruses may reproduce rapidly inside the body and may produce toxins that make us feel ill!! Image: f5b83f77-3d06-436b-ac75-1534d6d91dd6 (image/jpeg)
What do viruses do in the body?	Viruses damage and burst the cells in which they reproduce Image: 5bdd7044-bd44-4ddf-8d34-39b083be82ac (image/jpeg)
Are viruses cells?	Viruses are not cells
Does the body have different ways of protecting itself against pathogens?	yes
What is the name of cells that help defend the body against pathogens?	Whiteblood cells defend the body against pathogens Image: 46fdc4ac-8ddb-47e8-8665-c3bd53348f1d (image/jpeg)

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