Pandemic History
What disease, caused by a coronavirus, led to a global pandemic starting in 2019?
Covid-19
What common illness is caused by viruses and includes symptoms like a runny nose and sore throat?
The common cold
Which nutrient is primarily responsible for building and repairing body tissues?
protein
What is a common symptom of dehydration that includes a dry mouth and dizziness?
Thirst
What type of blood cells help fight infection in the body?
White Blood Cells
What was the deadly global pandemic of 1918 caused by a flu virus?
Spanish Flu
What illness often causes chills, fever, and body aches and is prevented by an annual vaccine
The flu
Which vitamin, found in citrus fruits, boosts the immune system?
Vitamin C
What is the term for a high body temperature, often indicating an infection?
A fever
What part of the body acts as the first barrier against infection?
The skin
What bacterial disease, spread by fleas on rats, caused the Black Death in the 14th century?
The Bubonic plague
What condition, often called "high blood pressure," can lead to heart disease?
Hypertension
Which nutrient is most important for strong bones?
Calcium
What symptom involves difficulty breathing and can occur in conditions like asthma?
Shortness of breath
What skin response occurs to protect the body from harmful sun exposure?
Tanning or melanin production
What disease, eradicated in 1980, was once one of the deadliest infectious diseases in history?
Smallpox
What skin condition, common in teens, is caused by clogged pores?
Acne
What nutrient is the main source of energy for the body?
What condition causes a sharp pain in the chest and is often associated with acid reflux?
A heartburn
What chemical in the stomach helps kill harmful bacteria from food?
Hydrochloric acid or stomach acid
What infectious disease caused an epidemic in West Africa from 2014 to 2016?
Ebola
What digestive condition causes heartburn and is often triggered by certain foods?
Acid Reflex
Which mineral is essential for oxygen transport in the blood?
What is the term for feeling lightheaded or like you might faint?
Dizziness
What natural body response removes pathogens by flushing them out with a rush of air?
Sneezing