What 3 things to clinical trials look for in new drugs?
Toxicity, efficacy and dose
How is measles spread?
Coughs and sneezes
Which drug is made from foxgloves?
Digitalis
Which pathogen type causes malaria?
Protist
Where do viruses replicate?
Inside body cells
Which pathogen are not killed by antibiotics?
Viruses
How does the stomach prevent pathogen entry?
Contains acid that kills pathogens
Which tree does aspirin come from?
Willow
How do antitoxins work?
Neutralise toxins from bacteria
Which pathogen type causes salmonella?
Bacteria
What is a main symptom of gonorrhoea?
Green or yellow discharge
What are the 4 types of pathogen?
Fungus, virus, bacteria, protist
How can the spread of malaria be prevented?
Stop mosquitoes breeding
What is phagocytosis?
White blood cells engulfing pathogens
How is HIV spread?
Sexual contact or exchange of bodily fluids
Which pathogen type causes gonorrhoea?
Bacteria
Which pathogen type causes rose black spot?
Fungus
Who discovered penicillin?
Alexander Flemming
How do bacteria make you ill?
Produce toxins
How do tears prevent pathogen entry?
Contain antimicrobial chemicals to kill pathogens