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Syarafina, Miko & Amado. Pathogens. A Pathogen is an organism or a virus that can cause a disease. Patho – disease Gen – producer. Definition. Figure 1: White Plague Pathogen obtained from http://www.coral.noaa.gov/coral_disease/white_plague_pathogen.shtml.
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Syarafina, Miko & Amado Pathogens
A Pathogen is an organism or a virus that can cause a disease. Patho – disease Gen – producer Definition Figure 1: White Plague Pathogen obtained from http://www.coral.noaa.gov/coral_disease/white_plague_pathogen.shtml
Outermost skin is tough and protects the body from pathogens entering. Moist that prevents the growth of fungi & bacteria. Role of The Skin Outermost Skin Figure 2: Skin Image obtained from http://www.cosmosclinic.com.au/skincare/images/skin.jpg
Role of Mucous Membranes • Mucous membranes line the internal cavities that are exposed to external environment. • Mucous secreted has antiseptic properties from the enzyme lysozyme. • Traps pathogens and either swallows or expels it. Figure 2 Nasal Cavity obtained from www.sedationfacts.org
Leucocytes- Neutrophils Migrate to infected tissues Like Amoeba Form vesicles Digested by lysosomes Process- Phagocytosis (form of endocytosis) Macophages http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=swf::535::535::/sites/dl/free/0072437316/120068/bio02.swf::Endocytosis%20and%20Exocytosis Ingestion of pathogens In blood & body tissues
Figure 3: Phagocyte Image obtained from http://ttmtan.myplace.nie.edu.sg/BI6101/2004/08/pathogen/host.html
Allott, Andrew, and David Mindorff. Biology - Course Companion. Oxford UP, 2007. Print. Dephoff, J. “About White Blood Cells” 30 Sept. 2009. http://www.ehow.com/about_5398467_white-blood-cells.html Fitzsimmons, Michael. “How Do White Blood Cells Work? EHow. 30 Sept. 2009. <http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5171339_do-white-blood-cells-work.html>. “Host Defenses” The Biology of Prokaryotes. 30 Sept. 2009. http://ttmtan.myplace.nie.edu.sg/BI6101/2004/08/pathogen/host.html Kivi, Rose. "How Does a Pathogen Enter Your Body?" EHow. Web. 29 Sept. 2009. <http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4574044_pathogen-enter-body.html>. Williams, Brian. “How Do Phagocytes Destroy Microscopic Invaders?” EHow. 30 Sept. 2009. <http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5179866_do-phagocytes-destroy-microscopic-invaders.html>. Bibliography: