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GCSE OCR Gateway Core Science: B1c (Foundation)
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- 1What are infectious diseases caused by?They are caused by pathogens (disease-causing micro-organisms)
- 2What pathogens cause these types of disease: 1. Athlete's Foot 2. Flu 3. Cholera 4. Malaria1. Athlete's foot is caused by fungi
2. Flu is caused by virus
3. Cholera is caused by bacteria
4. Malaria is caused by protozoa - 3How does the body defend itself against pathogens?1. Skin acts as a physical barrier
2. Blood clotting prevents entry of pathogens
3. Pathogens are trapped by mucus in airways
4. Hydrochloric acid in the stomach kills pathogens - 4—
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- GCSE OCR B Core Science B1 Flashcards on GCSE OCR Gateway Core Science: B1c (Foundation), created by Alija Shahi on 08/05/2017.
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