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_______________ are diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another through direct contact, contact with contaminated objects, or various types of bacteria, viruses, or even parasites. These conditions can be prevented by vaccination, hygiene practices, social distancing, and treatment of infected individuals.
Communicable Diseases
______________ are diseases that cannot be transmitted from person to person and are typically caused by lifestyle factors, genetics, or environmental exposures. These diseases can usually be prevented by healthy lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, avoiding smoking, and managing any chronic conditions.
Noncommunicable Diseases
What vegetable-based project was conducted during our marking period in Health?
Potato Baby Project
What part of the brain is responsible for memory?
Hippocampus
Canabis
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Content
Who does Alcoholics Anonymous assist?
Individuals dealing with alcoholism
What part of the brain is responsible for emotions?
Cerebral Cortex
True or False: Noncommunicable Diseases can be passed from one person to another through airborne bacteria or physical contact
False
Who does Al-Anon assist?
Families and friends of alcoholics
What weeks are the first trimester of pregnancy during?
1 -12
Influenza (flu), Measles, Mumps, and COVID-19 are all what kind of diease?
Communicable Diseases
Name 3 different types of cancers
Brain, breast, colon, lung, liver, etc.
What weeks are the second trimester of pregnancy during?
13-26
Tuberculosis (TB), Strep throat, Pneumonia, Meningitis, and Salmonellosis are all what kind of diseases?
Communicable
A 12-ounce bottle of _____, an 8-ounce glass of _______, and a 1.5 oz shot of _______ all have about the same alcohol content.
Beer, wine, hard liquor
What part of the brain is responsible for hormones?
Hypothalamus
Name 3 tasks you had to do during your daily log for the potato babies
Nap
Feed
Burp
Bathe
Change
Name 3 ways to treat a Communicable Disease
Avoiding people or objects infected or contaminated with illnesses or bacteria
Receiving vaccines
Medications and antibiotics
Practicing good hygiene
Symptom management
Isolation/exclusion from others when sick
Rest
Drugs like Methamphetamine and MDMA, or every day items like Caffeine, are examples of which drug class?
Stimulants
Rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are both what kind of disease?
Noncommunicable
Name 3 ways to help treat a noncommunicable disease.
Regular screenings
Specific medications taken regularly
Healthy diet and exercise
Regulating blood sugar and blood pressure
Avoiding drugs and alcohol
If it gets to this point, specific treatments like surgeries, radiation therapy (radiotherapy), and a combination of regimens
Porfessional body builders use these drugs to promote muscle growth and repair in the gym despite its harsh impact on testosterone levels, hair loss, acne, etc.
Anabolic Steroids
This type of alcohol is used in alcoholic beverages, varnish, medications such as cough syrup, etc. It's for drinking and is produced by fermenting grapes or other fruits to make wine, sugar cane to make rum, and various grains to make beer, whisky, vodka, and so on
Ethanol
LSD, ecstasy, and PCP fall under which drug class?
Hallucinogens