Body Response and Immune system
What is the immune system?
The body’s defense system that protects against infections and diseases.
How are bacterial infections usually treated?
With antibiotics.
What is one of the most effective ways to prevent infectious diseases?
Vaccination.
How are infectious diseases spread?
Through contact with infected people, animals, food, water, air, or surfaces.
What is an infectious disease?
An illness caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
What is a fever and why does it happen during infection?
A fever is a rise in body temperature that helps the body fight germs.
Do antibiotics work on viruses?
No, antibiotics do not work on viral infections.
Why is handwashing important?
It removes germs that can cause infections.
What is airborne transmission?
When diseases spread through tiny droplets in the air, such as with tuberculosis.
What type of pathogen causes the flu?
A virus (influenza virus).
What are antibodies?
Proteins made by the immune system that recognize and help destroy pathogens.
What happens if an infectious disease is not treated?
It can become more severe and spread to others.
How do masks help prevent disease spread?
They reduce the spread of respiratory droplets.
Can infectious diseases spread through food?
Yes, contaminated food can spread diseases like salmonella.
Are bacteria living organisms?
Yes, bacteria are single-celled living organisms.
Why does the body produce inflammation during an infection?
To bring immune cells to the infected area and help eliminate pathogens.
Why is antibiotic resistance a problem?
It makes bacterial infections harder to treat.
Can clean water help prevent infectious diseases?
Yes, it prevents waterborne diseases.
How do vector-borne diseases spread?
Through insects like mosquitoes or ticks.
What pathogen causes malaria?
A parasite called Plasmodium.
What is immunity?
The body’s ability to resist a specific infectious disease.
Can infectious diseases be life-threatening?
Yes, some can cause serious illness or death if untreated.
Why is cooking food properly important?
It kills harmful microorganisms.
Can infectious diseases spread by touching surfaces?
Yes, if surfaces are contaminated and then touched.
Can fungi cause infectious diseases?
Yes, fungi can cause infections such as athlete’s foot or yeast infections.