Good habits
How can a person help prevent the spread of viruses from his or her hands?
Wash hands often!
Disease _________ cause communicable diseases.
germs
What are two health benefits of regular exercise?
1. Staying physically fit 2. Maintaining proper body weight
A vaccine causes some __________ blood cells to make antibodies
white
_______________ grains are among the most common allergens of hay fever.
Pollen
Regular showering or bathing keeps harmful ___________ off the body.
bacteria
Bacteria give off wastes that act like __________.
poisons
Pneumonia ia an inflammation of the ___________.
lungs
Cancer has the best chance of being cured if it is found in the ___________ stages.
early
What kind of disease germ causes the most illnesses?
viruses
What dietary changes can be made to reduce the chance of plaque building up in the blood vessels?
Reduce the amount of fat and cholesterol you eat.
Each kind of _______________ causes only one disease.
Virus
The respiratory system includes the nasal passages, throat, ____________ and lungs.
windpipe
Antibiotics kill only _______________.
bacteria
What are the two most common allergies?
Hay fever and asthma
Brushing and ____________ prevent the growth of bacteria on the teeth.
flossing
__________________ attach themselves to disease germs and make them harmless.
Antibodies
When sinus openings into the nose and throat become blocked _______________ can result.
sinusitis
What is the body's second line of defense against disease germs?
Making antibodies
A substance that cause an _______________ is an allergen.
allergy
This is a BAD habit! How does the nicotine in cigarette smoke affect the blood vessels?
It narrows the blood vessels.
Fairly harmless tumors grow _______________ and stay in one part of the body.
slowly
When an artery leading to the brain becomes blocked, the person will likely have a ____________
stroke
What are two things a person with a cold can do to try to avoid a severe case of sinusitis?
Get rest; drink fluids; take medicines
Heart disease and cancer are example of ____________________ diseases.
non-communicable