APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do scientists call bacteria and viruses that can make people sick?
A
diseases
B
vaccines
C
antibodies
D
pathogens
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens, which include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, worms, viruses, and even infectious proteins called prions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The human body is home to millions of these microbes too, also called microorganisms. Some microbes make us sick, others are important for our health. The most common types are bacteria, viruses and fungi. There are also microbes called protozoa.

Detailed explanation-3: -Infectious bacteria (those that do make you sick) slip into your body and live among your healthy cells. Many emit chemicals called toxins, which can damage tissue. Streptococcus (strep), Staphylococcus (staph) and E. coli are some of the more commonly known bacteria that can cause infections.

Detailed explanation-4: -AIDS. Common cold. Ebola. Genital herpes. Influenza. Measles. Chickenpox and shingles. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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