Respiratory Infections
What parts of the body make up the respiratory tract?
The nose, throat, and lungs.
What does hepatitis mean?
Inflammation of the liver.
How is mononucleosis (mono) spread?
By saliva.
What happens when you sneeze / helpful or harmful?
Helpful / it clears irritants and germs from the respiratory tract.
What’s one of the best ways to prevent the spread of germs?
Washing hands frequently.
What are two main symptoms of the flu (influenza)?
High fever and fatigue (also headache, cough).
How is hepatitis A transmitted?
Fecal-oral route.
What are two symptoms of measles?
Rash and fever.
Why does a cut turn red and swell?
It’s the inflammatory response—more blood and immune cells rush to fight infection.
Name one healthy habit that boosts your immune system.
Sleeping well, exercising, or eating nutritious foods.
What fills the lungs during pneumonia?
Pus or liquid.
Which type of hepatitis is spread through blood or sexual contact?
Hepatitis B.
How is encephalitis transmitted?
By mosquitoes (mosquito-borne virus).
By mosquitoes (mosquito-borne virus).
What are the two main types of specific immune cells?
T cells and B cells.
How does marijuana smoke affect the lungs?
It irritates the lungs, making infections harder to fight.
What causes strep throat, and how is it treated?
Bacteria; treated with antibiotics.
Which type of hepatitis has no vaccine and is often chronic?
Hepatitis C.
What part of the body does meningitis inflame?
The coverings of the brain and spinal cord.
Does a vaccine give you active or passive immunity?
Active immunity.
How does marijuana use affect the immune system?
It weakens immune defenses.
What are three symptoms of tuberculosis (TB)?
Fatigue, weight loss, and night sweats.
What is cirrhosis, and is it reversible?
Scarring of the liver; often irreversible.
What disease causes a viral rash and is preventable by a vaccine?
Chickenpox.
What’s an example of a physical or chemical barrier that protects the body?
Skin, mucus, tears, or stomach acid.
What daily habit helps protect your respiratory tract and overall health?
Not smoking.