PATHOLOGY MCQ
IMMUNE RESPONSE
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Question
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What is one of the ways that antibiotics work?
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They can stop bacteria from reproducing
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They can stop viruses from reproducing
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They stop toxins from poisoning the tissues of hosts
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They engulf the pathogens
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Antibiotics work by blocking vital processes in bacteria. They kill the bacteria or stop it from spreading. This helps the body’s natural immune system to fight the infection. There are many types of antibiotics.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bactericidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics A bactericidal antibiotic kills the bacteria while the bacteriostatic antibiotics stop bacterial growth without killing them.
Detailed explanation-3: -Antibiotics treat bacterial infections either by killing bacteria or slowing and suspending its growth. They do this by: attacking the wall or coating surrounding bacteria. interfering with bacteria reproduction.
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