Diseases and immunity mind map

Each branch is one subtopic. Read it out loud and try to explain every word.

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Diseases and immunity

Pathogens and transmission
- Pathogen
  - Disease-causing organism
- Transmissible disease
  - Passed between hosts
- Direct contact
  - Blood
  - Body fluids
- Indirect routes
  - Surfaces
  - Food
  - Animals
  - Air
- Body defences
  - Skin
  - Nose hairs and mucus
  - Stomach acid
  - White blood cells
- Controlling spread Supplement
  - Clean water
  - Food hygiene
  - Personal hygiene
  - Waste and sewage
ImmunitySupplement
- Active immunity Supplement
  - Own antibodies
  - Infection
  - Vaccination