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B1.1.2 How our bodies defend ourselves against infectious disease
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- 1What are pathogens?Pathogens are microrganisms that cause infectious disease
- 2What 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!!
- 3What do viruses do in the body?Viruses damage and burst the cells in which they reproduce
- 4Are viruses cells?Viruses are not cells
- 5Does the body have different ways of protecting itself against pathogens?yes
- 6What is the name of cells that help defend the body against pathogens?Whiteblood cells defend the body against pathogens
