Vocab
what is a pathogen
what is the tiny organism that cause communicable disease
what is a non-communicable disease
what is a disease that isn't transmitted from person to person.
what is a communicable disease
what is a disease that is passed from one person to another
what's an allergy
what is an abnormal immune reaction to an ordinarily harmless substance
are there more type of diabetes
what is type 1 and type 2
what is a virus
what is organism that lives within a host cell
what are causes of non-communicable disease
what is lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and present at birth
what do b cells do
what is b cells release antibodies and the antibodies attach onto the invader
what do antibodies release
what is histamine
what's diabetes
what is a serious condition characterized by low levels of glucose in the blood
what is fungi
what are fungi like to live in warm and moist places
what are the two types of non-communicable
what is chronic and degenerative
what do t cells do
what is t cells kill infected cells, help kill infected cells, and they activate macrophages
what's an example of something somebody could be allergic to
what is airborne allergens, some foods, insect stings, medications and latex
what does glucose do for your body
what is glucose serves as the main source of fuel for your body
what is a carcinogen
what is a substance that can cause cancer
what are congenital disorders
what is all disorders that are present at birth
what is a non-specific and a specific response
what is a non-specific response is when your body reacts the same no matter what foreign matter enters the body a specific response is when your body targets the pathogen in a specific way
what are the steps of an allergic reaction
what is making contact with an allergen, histamine is released, your immune system triggers a non-specific response by releasing antibodies
what is type 2 diabetes
what is a condition in which the body cannot effectively use the insulin it provides
what is a parasite
organism that lives in or on another organism
how do you prevent some non-communicable diseases
what is proper nutrition, physical activity, avoiding tobacco, avoid consuming excessive amounts alcohol, using sunscreen, getting enough sleep, and reducing stress
what is your bodies 1st line of defense
eyes, skin, stomach, saliva, mucus
how do you prevent having an allergic reaction
what is taking medications, getting injections, and avoiding the allergen
what is type 1 diabetes
what is when your immune system destroys the insulin producing cells of the pancreas