Chapter 4 - The body at war

Diseases can be spread by

Organisms that cause disease are called

These cells produce chemicals called antibodies that are specific to the invader's antigen

In the Medieval times, Medieval doctors were influenced by

Mosquitoes, houseflies, rats and mice are an example of which organisms?

Phagocytosis involves

Bacteria consists of

The body cells that help fight off disease

Many medieval physicians believed urine was an effective method in the diagnosis of disease

Memory cells help facilitate a faster and stronger immune response

The Hippocratic Oath requires

Cellular Pathogens are not made up of cells

The biggest group of organisms belong to

Prions are thought to be responsible for degenerative neurological diseases

The four body humors Hippocrates proposed were:

Parasites that live inside your body are called

When a person receives antibodies from an external source, this is called

What can carry viruses that can infect humans?

When a cut is infected, the area becomes inflamed. This is the

Parasites include

The first line of defence involved

Which body system helps fight off disease?

The pathogen that causes tinea, athletes foot, thrush and ringworm