Pathogens and Diseases Flashcards
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10 Terms
Microbe
An organism that can only be seen with a microscope.
Pathogen
A microbe or microscopic agent that causes disease.
Disease
Any medical condition with specific symptoms.
Infectious Disease
A disease that is caused by pathogens.
Virus
Not cells - genetic material in a layer of protein or fat. Entering cells to reproduce, causing them to burst and die.
Bacteria
Small, simple cells without a nucleus that can cause disease.
Fungi
Complex celled pathogen that can't photosynthesize, feeding off the host; some produce toxins.
Microbiome
The community of microbes living on and inside the body.
Infection
When pathogens enter the body and multiply.
Non-Infectious Disease
A disease caused by factors such as lifestyle, environment, or genetics.
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