The Immune System
These white blood cells “eat” pathogens.
What are phagocytes?
Diseases that spread person-to-person are called this.
What are communicable diseases?
Diseases that last a long time are called this.
What are chronic diseases?
A heart attack occurs when this is blocked.
What is blood flow to the heart?
One of the best ways to prevent disease spread is this simple habit.
What is washing your hands?
These immune cells create antibodies and help coordinate the body’s defense.
What are lymphocytes?
This pathogen must invade a living cell to reproduce.
What is a virus?
A disease present at birth due to genetics or development issues.
What is a congenital or genetic disease?
This disorder affects the brain’s electrical activity and causes seizures.
What is epilepsy?
A medical tool that trains the immune system using weakened/dead pathogens.
What is a vaccine?
This chemical causes inflammation by widening blood vessels.
What is histamine?
A mosquito that spreads malaria is an example of this.
What is a vector?
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body cannot do this.
What is produce insulin?
Painful mineral deposits in the kidneys are called this.
What are kidney stones?
Abstinence prevents this category of diseases.
What are STDs?
These Y-shaped proteins attach to invaders to mark them for destruction.
What are antibodies?
Name one communicable disease caused by bacteria.
What is tuberculosis, strep throat, pink eye, etc.?
A harmless, non-spreading tumor is called this.
What is a benign tumor?
This viral illness can reactivate later in life as shingles.
What is chickenpox (varicella-zoster virus)?
This biblical principle teaches responsible care of our bodies.
What is stewardship?
Name the system that transports lymph, houses immune cells, and drains tissue fluid.
What is the lymphatic system?
Explain why viruses are harder to treat with medicine than bacteria.
Because antibiotics only target bacteria, and viruses hide inside cells.
This condition involves plaque buildup in artery walls, narrowing blood flow.
What is atherosclerosis?
Explain the difference between meningitis and encephalitis.
Meningitis = inflammation of protective membranes; Encephalitis = inflammation of brain tissue.
Name two lifestyle choices that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Regular exercise, limiting sodium, avoiding tobacco, healthy diet, stress management, etc.