The Exact Number of Pathogens Necessary to Cause Disease Is

question 32

Short Answer

The exact number of pathogens necessary to cause disease is a function of both the________of the pathogen and the general ability of the host to________ .

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Definitions:

Carrier Molecule

refers to a molecule that transports substances across a cell membrane, either by passive or active transport mechanisms.

Cotransport

A process by which two substances are simultaneously transported across a cell membrane by a single protein, or complex, often involving the movement of one substance down its concentration gradient to drive the transport of another against its gradient.

Phagocytosis

A process by which cells, such as macrophages, engulf and digest large particles or microorganisms, playing a key role in the immune response.

White Blood Cells

Cells within the immune system that play a crucial role in safeguarding the body from infectious diseases and external threats.