Diseases and infections
What is the most effective way to prevent diseases?
Vaccinations
Give an example of a communicable disease
Cold, The flu, Covid, Salmonella, Measles
What freezes faster: hot or cold water?
Hot water freezes faster
To protect the body from diseases
How many chromosomes do humans have in their body cells?
23 pairs
How can poor nutrition cause a disease?
A lack of vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Will result in a decline of your immune system. (more prone to diseases).
A surplus of nutrients may cause diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Where can parasites be found
Dirty water, Unclean food, Hairy animals
What is the Grinch’s dog’s name?
Max
How did the World Health Organization eradicate Smallpox?
They created a vaccination and gave it to everyone.
Where is DNA located within the cell?
The nucleus
Why is unclean water dangerous?
Its a large source of diseases (bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi)
What conditions do pathogenic bacteria thrive in?
- Warm and humid conditions
- Areas with oxygen and high nutrients
What is the diameter of the average basketball hoop?
18 inches
Why should you always finish your antibiotics?
To kill ALL of the bacteria, if you don't finish the prescription the bacteria may develop a resistance to antibiotics.
What causes genetic disorders?
Mutations, changes of the structure of a gene
What is a major infectious disease outbreak that requires coordination of the government and citizens globally?
Pandemics
Explain the difference between communicable and non-communicable diseases
Communicable diseases are infectious diseases, caused by bacteria and will require short term treatment. Non-communicable diseases are caused by lifestyle or genetics and require long term treatment
What is the fear of clowns called?
Coulrophobia
Name an issue that comes with Natural Immunity
You have contract the disease first, and this may be a serious health risk. Also, natural immunity is not 100%, meaning you could get sick again.
What are Punnett squares used for?
To find the probability of passing down a specific trait based on the genes of the parents
What are the 4 kinds of organisms that can infect your body?
Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Parasites
Name 2 causes of Foodborne Illnesses
Raw meat, eggs, or shellfish
Uncleaned fruits and vegetables
Unpasteurized fruit or vegetable juice
Which year did the Titanic sink?
1912
Explain why artificial immunity is advantageous
The side effects are safer than getting the disease through natural immunity. Also, your leukocytes will remember the bacteria or virus for the future.
What can cause mutations to happen more frequently?
Smoking, Drugs, Alcohol, UV radiation