Pathogens
This type of pathogen causes diseases like athlete's foot
Fungi
Cardiovascular diseases are diseases that affect what in the body?
Heart & Blood Pressure
A specific reaction of the immune system to a foreign and frequently harmless substance.
Allergy
This type of disease spread occurs when someone with a disease comes in contact with another person
Direct Contact
The only way to know if someone has diabetes is by getting a...
blood test
Antibiotics DO NOT work against this type of pathogen (Flu, Common Cold)
Virus
This cardiovascular disease is referred to as "high blood pressure"
Hypertension
What are 3 common substances that can cause allergies?
Foods, Dust, Pollen, Animal Dander, Chemicals, Medicine, Mold, Insect Venom, ect...
Flies, mosquitos, and ticks are examples of this type of indirect contact transfer.
Vectors
Nose, Throat, Lungs
Which type of pathogen can be taken care of by the use of antibiotics?
Bacteria
How many times per day does the heart pump?
100,000
an inflammatory condition in which the small airways in the lungs become narrowed, casing difficulty in breathing.
Asthma
If someone with a disease touches a doorknob, and another person touches the doorknob after that, this would be an example of which type of disease spread?
Indirect Contact
What are 2 lifestyle factors that can help someone limit their risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
Exercise, Healthy Diet, Smoking
This type of pathogen carries diseases like malaria.
Protazoa
An injury in which blood flow to the brain becomes interupted
Stroke
a chronic disease that affects the way body cells convert sugar into energy.
Diabetes
When a person sneezes or coughs, air droplets enter the environment. This is an example of which type of transmission?
Airborne Transmission
What is the most effective way to keep yourself safe from communicable diseases?
Washing Your Hands
FINAL JEOPARDY: What body system is responsible for fighting off diseases?
Immune System