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AQA GCSE Combined Science: Infection and Response

This deck covers how communicable diseases are caused by pathogens and spread. It explains the body's defence systems, vaccination, and the use of medicines like antibiotics, including the challenge of antibiotic resistance.

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Lesson#1
In this deck, we'll explore the battle between your body and the microscopic invaders that cause disease. You'll learn about communicable diseases, the pathogens that cause them, and how they spread. We'll also cover your body's amazing defence systems, how vaccines provide immunity, and the important roles of antibiotics and painkillers.
Lesson#2
Health is the state of physical and mental well-being. Diseases can disrupt this state. Some diseases, called communicable diseases, can be spread from person to person. These are caused by microorganisms called pathogens. There are four main types of pathogen you need to know: viruses, bacteria, protists, and fungi.
Quiz#3
What is the general term for a microorganism that causes disease?

pathogen

Quiz#4
HIV, which causes AIDS, is an example of what type of pathogen?

virus

Quiz#5
Salmonella, a cause of food poisoning, is an example of what type of pathogen?

bacteria

Quiz#6
Malaria is caused by what type of pathogen, often spread by mosquitoes?

protist

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