GERMS
Fighting Germs
GERMS II
Nomenclature
Weird Facts
100
Illness such as ear infections, sore throats, pneumonia and cavities are caused by these kinds of germs.
What are bacteria?
100
This is known commonly as the best way to avoid getting sick from germs.
What is washing hands well and often?
100
This type of germ causes the flu.
What are viruses?
100
Another name for white blood cells
Leukocytes
100
What theory of disease dominated Western medical thinking before germ theory?
Before germ theory, humorism (or humoralism) dominated Western medical thinking for some 2,000 years.
200
Illnesses such as the chickenpox, measles & flu are caused by these kinds of germs.
What are viruses?
200
This tissue works as part of the immune system by acting as a filter that removes germs from the body; it also contains lymphocytes.
What are lymph nodes?
200
Of the 4 types of germs covered in this lesson, this type can also help the human body.
What are bacteria?
200
Define what it means to be "immune"
To be protected
200
According to the now discredited theory that the human body was composed of 4 liquid substance, what were the names of the humors believed responsible for human illness? Please list 2 for a correct answer.
blood, yellow bile, black bile and phlegm
300
Illnesses such as athletes foot are caused by these kinds of germs.
What are fungi?
300
This cell works as part of the immune system by allowing the body to remember and recognize previous germy invadors.
What is a lymphocyte?
300
These glands will swell when a person is unwell due to infection or illness
What are lymph nodes?
300
In which parts of the body are lymph nodes found?
Three answers are necessary for a correct response.
Neck
Armpits
Groin
300
This common practice was used to help bring health to the body by restoring fluid balance to the humors. The goal was to release a surplus of this substance and often left the recipient of the treatment weak or ailing.
what is bloodletting
400
Illnesses such as intestinal infections that lead to diarrhea, nausea and belly pain are caused by these kinds of germs.
What are protozoa?
400
This tissue contains leukocytes - germ fighting cells.
What is bone marrow?
400
List 3 of the 5 recommendations to help protect the body from germ invasions.
Vaccinations
washing hands
eat nutritious foods
get exercise and enough sleep
regular medical check ups
400
What is it called when the immune system overreacts to something harmless?
Allergies
400
The immune system can sometimes dysfunction and target normal cells of the body. What is the general name given for disorders that arise from this kind of dysfunction?
What are autoimmune disorders?
500
Germs need secure these two needs by living inside the human body.
What are nutrients and energy?
500
This organ filters blood and helps fight infections.
What is a spleen?
500
Antibiotics will help treat athletes foot.
Please explain why or why not for a correct answer.
Antibiotics only kill bacteria and athlete’s foot is caused by a fungus so it would not be killed by the antibiotic.
500
What do is the name given when someone’s immune system does not work right. Someone with this problem gets a lot of illnesses since their immune system cannot fight off germs.
immunodeficiency
500
What is the name of the disorder that is caused by the body’s immune cells attacking its pancreatic islet cells, which leads to impaired production of insulin?
Type 2 diabetes