WorksheetsB6 Disease
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is a pathogen?
A micro-organism.
A macro-organism that causes disease.
A micro-organism that causes disease.
Special proteins produced by white blood cells (lymphocytes) to attack foreign invaders.
Proteins on the surface of pathogens that initiate an immune response.
Introduction into the body of a weakened, killed or piece of a disease-causing agent to prevent disease.
vaccination
immunity
What is herd immunity
When everyone is vaccinated.
A form of immunity that occurs when the vaccination of a significant portion of a population provides a measure of protection for individuals who have not developed immunity.
When all of a group of farm animals have been immunised.
When a disease spreads throughout a population.
Antibiotics are not effective against.....
viruses
bacteria
Why is it bad to stop taking your antibiotic before the doctor recommends?
not all of the bacteria is killed, possibly leading to resistance
you will weaken your immune system
you'll get MRSA
you'll gain weight
Why is antibiotic resistance a problem?
Resistant bacteria give you different symptoms
It is difficult to get rid of the infection
Resistant bacteria are more harmful
Which drug originated from foxgloves?
Cocaine
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Digitalis (heart drug)
Which type of drug was first produced from the Penecillium mould?
Stimulants
Antiseptics
Insulin
Antibiotic
A new drug will be tested for toxicity. What does that mean?
Tested to see what benefits it has
Tested to see if it works
Tested to see how poisonous it is
New drugs need to be tested for efficacy. What does efficacy mean?
To see how toxic it is
To see what side effects it has
To see how well the drugs works
To work out the drug cost
Which types of testing is pre-clinical testing?
Testing on cells only
Testing on human volunteers
Testing on mammals only
Testing on cells, tissues or animals
Which types of testing is clinical testing?
Testing on cells only
Testing on human volunteers
Testing on mammals only
Testing on cells, tissues or animals
Why are only low doses of a new drug given to human volunteers in the first clinical trial?
To check for any harmful side effects
To work out what the ideal dose should be
What are Monoclonal antibodies ?
An antibody produced by the body.
An antibody produced by a single clone of cells or cell line and consisting of identical antibody molecules.
An antibody produced by a single clone of cells or cell line and consisting of many different antibody molecules.
An antibody produced in a lab
