Infectious Diseases
What is an infectious disease?
Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in the body, known as pathogens.
What are some common ways germs enter the body?
Through your mouth, nose, eyes, cuts in the skin, or insect bites.
What is a hereditary disease?
It is a condition passed down from parents to children through genes, caused by changes or mutations in DNA, can affect any part of the body, and may appear at birth or develop in later life.
Name two brain disorders
Huntingtons Disease and Down Syndrome.
What is the main character in Mean Girls?
Cady Heron?
What are common infectious diseases? (name 5)
Common Cold, Flu, Strep Throat, Pink Eye, Stomach Virus.
What are some ways you can protect your body?
Wash your hands regularly, cover mouth when coughing, stay home when sick, get vaccinated, and keep cuts clean and covered.
What are genes and DNA?
Genes are segments of DNA. DNA is like an instruction manual for our body.
Name two metabolic diseases
Cystic Fibrosis and Type 1 Diabetes.
What color do the plastics wear on Wednesday?
Pink!
What are some signs of infections? (name 4)
Fever
Cough
runny nose
body ache
What are some characteristics of the Immune System? (How does it help you?)
White blood cells fight infection, antibodies help recognize germs, fever helps kill bacteria, inflammation helps healing, and skin acts as a barrier.
What are some ways hereditary diseases diagnosed?
Family history review, physical examination, genetic testing, and blood tests.
Name two common hereditary blood diseases.
Sickle Cell Disease and Hemophilia.
What are two things the plastics aren't allowed to wear?
Hoop earrings and sweatpants.
How do diseases spread?
Direct contact, droplets in the air, contaminated food/water, insect bites, and contact with contaminated surfaces.
What is a sign of an infection called?
A symptom
What are some signs of hereditary diseases?
Early age onset, multiple family members affected, specific pattern of inheritance, and certain ethnic backgrounds.
Name two common hereditary eye disorders
Color blindness and Retinitis Pigmentosa.
Why is Gretchen's hair so big?
Because she has so many secrets and knows everything!
Name types of pathogens
Name 5 body systems affected by infectious diseases?
Respiratory System, Digestive System, Nervous system, Circulary system, and skin also known as Integumentary system.
What are some treatment options?
Medication, physical therapy, surgery when needed, lifestyle changes, and support groups.
What are some common hereditary growth conditions
Dwarfism and Marfan Syndrome
What is the snack cady gives to regina to make her fat?
Kalteen bars.