Skin
Circular rash caused by a fungal infection
Ringworm
Single cells that can survive on their own, inside or outside the body
Bacteria
The hard, glossy, white covering of the crown of the tooth; it is the hardest substance in the body.
Enamel
We're supposed to brush our teeth at LEAST how many times a day?
2
Name 5 US states
(I'll verify)
bacteria on your skin
This type of infection typically lasts less than 10 days. (bacterial/viral/fungal)
Viral
a sticky substance made from leftover food particles and saliva; it contains bacteria, which contributes to tooth decay and gum disease
Plaque
Certain factors influence body odor. We learned 4. Name 2.
Age, genetics, diet, hygiene
Who wrote the famous play "Romeo and Juliet"?
William Shakespeare
A scab has 2 primary functions:
1. Stop bleeding
2. Act as a shield for bacteria
Viruses are a non-living collection of molecules, so they need what to survive?
Host cells
There are ______________ bacteria in your mouth and they reproduce every 5 hours.
20 billion
This condition is caused by a fungal infection, typically on one's feet, but it can appear on other parts of the body.
Athlete's Foot
What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?
Evaporation
A common condition that causes redness and swelling of the skin; can be from an allergy or something that causes irritation
Dermatitis / Contact Dermatitis
Why don't we have antiviral medications like we have antibiotics?
Viruses use host cells for a lot of mechanisms, so it’s very difficult to make drugs that target a virus and not you
Sugars in foods and drinks are used by bacterial plaque to create ________ that dissolves tooth enamel and causes cavities.
Acid
These are all ways your body tries to get rid of an infection (name at least 3):
Coughing, sneezing, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, runny nose, etc
Which galaxy is Earth part of?
Milky Way
This is the largest organ in your body and your first line of immune defense
Skin
This type of infection is systemic
Viral
The most common side effect of teeth whitening is _______________.
Tooth Sensitivity
How does deodorant work?
Kills bacteria on your skin as you sweat
Au is the chemical symbol on the periodic table for which element?
Gold