Disease Spread and Defense
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Epidemic
Outbreak of disease that attacks many people at the same time and may spread to several communities - eg Black Death
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Endemic
Disease that permanently exists in a particular region or population - eg Malaria in Africa
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Pandemic
An epidemic throughout the world
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Phagocytes
Engulf of all substances with non-specific antigens
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Phagocytosis
Engulf and destroy pathogens
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Lymphocytes
Produce anti-bodies/ antitoxins - neutralises toxins
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Antibodies
Takes time on first exposure - attach to pathogen - stored in case of further infection to help fight it off
