General
what was the leading cause of death in 1900?
influenza / pneumonia
How does a cancer spread from one part of the body (the primary site) to another part (secondary site)?
the cancer spreads through both lymph and blood vessels
a network of cells, tissues, organs and chemicals that fight off pathogens
Immune System
a disease causing agent
pathogen
Where are White Blood Cells (WBC) and Lymphocytes created?
Bone Marrow
what provides immunity to a disease by causing the body to produce antibodies to the pathogen using a weakened or dead pathogen?
vaccine
Overall, what is the number one cause of death in the United States?
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Bacterial infections (infections caused by a bacteria pathogen) can be best treated with
an antibiotic
A piece of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat
Virus
The aorta is related to which system of the body
circulatory system
What is the best way to increase your HDL (high density lipoprotein) levels
exercise
Which type of Diabetes is preventable?
type 2
True or False: Overdependence on antibiotics has resulted in some pathogens mutating into new forms that are harder to defeat, commonly referred to as bacterial resistance
True
The best way to prevent illness is?
use sanitary practices like washing your hands and coughing into your elbow.
what are example of lymphocytes
T Cells and B Cells
Name a risk factor for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
diet
stress
eating
lifestyle
How does a Stroke occur?
A stroke occurs when an artery that directly feeds into the brain has become completely blocked.
What part of the immune system is responsible for destroying or neutralizing pathogens that have entered the body?
antibodies
name the four ways a pathogen can be transmitted
airborne
contact or touch
contaminated water
blood
What body system is responsible for flushing out toxins?
Excretory System
________ cholesterol is considered bad cholesterol
Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDL)
what might increase your chance of developing long-term hypertension?
a high sodium diet
being overweight
lack of regular exercise
a healthy Blood Pressure reading is
120/80
Malaria, African sleeping sickness, and trichomoniasis are all examples of what type of pathogen?
protozoa
What body system is responsible for circulating antibodies to provide protection against many diseases?
Lymphatic System