Pathogens
This type of pathogen needs another cell's structure to reproduce (mutate), therefore they can't survive unless they're living inside something else (person, plant, animal). (Ex: HIV)
What is a "virus?"
This structure secretes a hormone called "insulin" that regulates how the body uses and stores sugar. (Hint: Diabetes)
What is the "pancreas?"
These types of diseases are non-infectious, potentially genetic, brought on by a health behavior, or age.
What are "non-communicable/inherited diseases?"
This system's function is to bring oxygen into the body and get rid of carbon dioxide.
What is the "respiratory system?"
This type of medication is used to treat "bacterial" infections.
What are "antibiotics?"
Parasites are organisms that must live inside or on another living thing where they can cause damage and disease. Parasitic _____, _______ and _______________ infect many people each year.
What are "helminths, ectoparasites, and protozoa?"
This gland is responsible for secreting 3 stress hormones, "adrenaline, norepinephrine, and cortisol."
What is the "adrenal gland?"
These diseases are caused by contaminated food, water, animal contact, and common fungi.
What are "environmental diseases?"
This system's main function is movement of the body and includes three tissue types: smooth, cardiac, and skeletal.
What is the "muscular system?"
This gland controls the growth of bones and the amount of calcium in your body.
What is the "parathyroid?"
This type of pathogen are single-celled organisms that get their nutrients from their environments. Not every type of this pathogen is bad, the "good" form aids in digestive health.
What is "bacteria?"
This gland is considered the "Master Gland."
What is the "pituitary gland?"
These types of diseases are caused by germs that enter the body, multiply, and cause an infection. (Ex: Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi)
What are "communicable/infectious diseases?"
This system breaks down food and absorbs the nutrients to provide the body with energy.
What is the "digestive system?"
Tube like structure that carries blood "away" from your heart.
What is an "artery?"
This occurs when a high percentage of the community is immune to a disease (through vaccination and/or prior illness), making the spread of the disease from person to person unlikely.
What is "herd immunity?"
The main role of this system is to produce and release hormones.
What is the "endocrine system?"
These diseases are caused by contaminated food, water, animal contact, and common fungi.
What are "environmental diseases?"
This system includes the following organs: heart, blood, and blood vessels.
What is the "circulatory system?"
This system give the body structure and support, also makes blood cells.
What is the "skeletal system?"
This type of pathogen is a multi-cellular, plant-like organism that gets nutrition from plants, food, and animals in damp, warm environments. Ex: Athlete's foot
What are "fungal infections?"
This gland secretes a hormone that controls the rate at which the body burns energy and uses food (metabolism).
What is the "thyroid gland?"
This disease occurs when someone has an underactive thyroid (metabolism).
What is "hypothyroidism?"
This system includes the kidneys, bladder, skin, and large intestine.
What is the "excretory system?"
These two systems work together to get nutrients from food to the cells.
What are the "circulatory and digestive systems?"