Health - Diseases - Do You Know

Noninfectious Diseases

100

What is your biggest organ? 

Skin

200

What is an allergy? 

A condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance, such as pollen, food, or pet dander, which is typically harmless to most people.

300

What is a noninfectious disease? 

A medical condition that is not caused by a pathogen and cannot be transmitted from person to person. These diseases can be caused by genetics, environmental factors, or lifestyle choices.

400

What noninfectious disease is associated with obesity? 

Type 2 Diabetes

500

Name a common autoimmune disorder(disease)? 

• Type 1 Diabetes: The immune system attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. 
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Causes inflammation and damage in the joints. 
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Attacks the nervous system, affecting the brain and spinal cord. 
• Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus): A systemic condition that can affect many different organs and tissues. 
• Celiac Disease: An autoimmune reaction to gluten, damaging the small intestine. 
• Hashimoto Thyroiditis: The immune system attacks the thyroid gland, hindering its ability to produce hormones. 
• Graves' Disease: An autoimmune disorder that causes an overactive thyroid. 
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which affect the digestive system. 
• Myasthenia Gravis: An autoimmune condition that causes muscle weakness. 
• Psoriasis: A condition that causes skin cells to build up rapidly, leading to scales and patches. 
• Sjögren's Syndrome: An autoimmune disorder that affects the glands producing moisture, leading to dry eyes and mouth.

Infectious Diseases

100

What is Hygiene?

Practices and conditions that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases.

200

What is Quarantine?

The isolation of individuals or groups to prevent the spread of disease.

300

How do infectious diseases spread?

Infectious diseases can spread through various means, including direct contact with an infected person, surface contact, airborne transmission, animal vectors (like mosquitoes), and contaminated food or water.

400

What are some common symptoms of infectious diseases?

Common symptoms include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, coughing, and diarrhea, though symptoms can vary widely depending on the disease.

500

What is the impact of infectious diseases on communities?

Infectious diseases can lead to health crises, economic strain, and social challenges, affecting individuals' well-being and the community's overall health and stability.

Dimensions of Health

100

What are the 3 sides of a health triangle? 

Physical, Mental/Emotional, Social

200

What is physical health?

Your body

300

Which health dimension focuses on finding meaning and purpose in life? 

Spiritual 

400

What is intellectual health?

Mind

500

Name the 6 dimensions of health?

Physical, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, Environmental, Intellectual   

How well do you know Indianapolis?

100

What are Indiana's state colors? 

Blue & Gold 

200

Name Indiana's NFL team? 

Indianapolis Colts

300

When is the Indy 500? 

May

400

Name the NBA & WNBA team in Indianapolis?

Indiana Fever & Indiana Pacers

500

What is Indianapolis nicknamed?

"Crossroads of America" 

Do you know northwest?

100

What is the main school color? 

Green

200

Who is the 7th grade and 8th grade deans? 

CV & Anderson

300

What does the E stand for in "PRIDE"? 

Empathy

400

Who is the principal? 

Morrow-Weaver

500

What does "PRIDE" stand for? 

P: Patience 

R: Respect

I: Integrity

D: Discipline 

E:  Empathy