skin/hair
How often should you shower/bathe?
daily/once a day
this traps dirt and bacteria and carries it out of the ear
earwax
how often should you brush your teeth
twice a day
give an example of a communicable disease
coronavirus, influenza, mononucleosis etc
Give an example of a non-communicable disease
allergies, asthma, alzheimers, cancer etc
tiny insects that live in hair and on the scalp and feed on human blood
lice
this shrinks or expands to allow light into the eye
Lens
a thin sticky film that builds up on teeth, leading to tooth decay
plaque
Smallest disease-causing pathogen.
virus
name one cause of non-communicable diseases
hereditary, lifestyle & behaviors, and environmental
skin condition cause by active oil glands that clog hair follicles
acne/zits/pimples
a condition in which faraway objects appear clear while near objects look blurry
farsightedness
a common disorder in which the gums are red and sore and bleed easily
gingivitis
a preparation of dead or weakened pathogens that is introduced into the body to cause an immune response
vaccine
A chronic condition that causes air passages in the respiratory system to become narrow & blocked
asthma
What are the 3 layers of the skin
epidermis/dermis/subcutaneous
a terms for constant ringing in your ears
tinnitus
a chemical in toothpaste that helps prevent tooth decay
the body’s response to injury or disease, resulting in a condition of swelling, pain, heat, and redness
inflammation
A disease that prevents the body from converting food to energy.
diabetes
Oil secreted that moisturizes skin and hair
sebum
rods and cones
the term for bad breath
substance that send the immune system into action
antigens
a substance that causes an allergic reaction
allergen