MOSQUITOS
Which gender of MOSQUITOS drink human blood?
Female
What causes pathogenic diseases?
Microscopic organisms/parasites
Define the term deficiency.
The shortage or lack of a particular nutrient in the diet.
What is a Hereditary disease?
An abnormal gene passed on from one generation to the next.
What is a physiological disease?
Malfunctioning of a body organ or change in cell structure.
Name two ways to control mosquito's spreading.
Draining areas with standing water
Introducing fish into breeding areas
Spraying oil onto still water
Use of Insecticides
Removal of Dense vegetation
What are the two hosts that pathogens use?
Primary
Secondary
How do you treat a deficiency?
Eating nutrient that you are deficient in
Dietary supplements
What is the difference between a Hereditary disease and a Pathogenic disease?
A hereditary disease is passed on biologically through cells from one generation to the other
Pathogenic diseases are caused by parasites or microscopic organisms which produce/carry bacteria.
Name one way to treat Physiological diseases and an example.
Drugs to relieve symptoms as they develop.
insulin
Name three predators of mosquitos
Frogs
Fish
Bats
Dragonflies
Name three drugs/creams/ointments used to kill pathogens.
Antibiotics
Antiviral
Antifungal
Name three deficiency diseases
Scurvy
Anaemia
Kwashiorkor
Give three examples of a Hereditary disease.
Sickle cell anaemia, cystic fibrosis and Huntingdon's disease.
Name Three physiological diseases
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Hypertension
What is the Life cycle of a mosquito?
IN ORDER.
Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult
Describe what a vector is and give an example.
A vector is an organism that carries pathogens in or on its body. It transmits the pathogen from one person to another and is not usually harmed by the pathogen, example: house flies, fleas, mosquitos
Name the effects of ONE deficiency disease on the body.
Scurvy: weakness, fatigue, irritability and joint pain. Anemia. Swollen, bleeding gums that may become purple and spongy.
Anaemia: Fatigue Weakness Pale or yellowish skin Irregular heartbeats Shortness of breath Dizziness or lightheadedness.
Kwashiorkor: Edema, fluid retention leading to generalized body swelling, Delayed growth in children, A swollen stomach, Thinning of hair, Flaky rash, Bloating, Diarrhea
What are two ways hereditary diseases can be treated?
Drugs to relieve symptoms as they develop.
Genetic modification
Describe the role of diet and exercise in controlling physiological diseases.
Diabetes and hypertension can be controlled by eating a healthy diet.
Exercised helps control Diabetes and hypertension, while diabetes only required a moderate amount and hypertension requires plenty off exercise
What are FOUR diseases mosquitos can transmit?
Name a symptom of ONE disease.
Yellow Fever
Malaria
Dengue
Chikangunya
Name five pathogenic diseases.
AIDS Gonorrhoea Syphilis Athlete's foot Malaria
Common cold Influenza Dengue Yellow Fever Tuberculosis Thrush Ringworm Amoebic dysentery Sleeping sickness.
State five foods which include nutrients for 3 deficiency diseases
Scurvy: oranges.
Anaemia: fortified cereals, beef, shellfish, dried fruit, beans, lentils, dark leafy greens, dark chocolate, quinoa, mushrooms, and squash seeds.
Kwashiorkor: Eggs, Almonds, Beef.
Give five symptoms that may stem from any hereditary disease.
Swelling of hands and feet, Anemia, Delayed growth, Wheezing, Shortness of breath, Movement, Cognitive or Psychiatric disorders.
Name five ways to control a Physiological disease.
Adopt a lifestyle that reduces exposure to risk factors.
Eat a healthy balanced diet
Reduce obesity
Exercising regularly
Attending regular check-ups with doctor.