Medicine & Disease
A shot that helps prevent diseases.
a vaccine
You can’t become immune to these kinds of infections.
STIs (sexually transmitted infections)
The inner layer of skin
dermis
This system removes waste from the body
excretory system
The outer layer of skin.
epidermis
Medicine that kills bad bacteria
antibiotics
This STI can cause genital warts and cervical cancer.
HPV
This gives your skin its color
melanin
These two types of cells help protect you from germs.
B and T cells
This person buys things.
consumer
Strong medicine used to kill cancer cells.
chemotherapy
This STI can be cured with antibiotics.
chlamydia
Ringing in your ears is called this
tinnitus
These glands produce hormones.
endocrine glands
This is a promise to fix or replace a product if it breaks.
warranty
A substance that causes cancer, like tobacco.
carcinogen
HIV does this to your immune system.
destroy it slowly
A doctor who treats skin problems.
dermatologist
These are common pain relievers.
aspirin, Tylenol, ibuprofen, or codeine
This Indiana student fought for rights after being diagnosed with HIV
Ryan White
The most common way to take medicine.
swallowing pills/tablets
This helps your immune system stay strong if you have HIV.
HIV treatment (medication)
This condition makes things look blurry or wavy.
astigmatism
The large intestine is also known as this.
colon
These are warning signs of an abusive relationship.
What are isolation, jealousy, control, threats, etc.