Communicable
What are communicable diseases?
They are diseases that can spread from one person to another. They also cause you to get infections
What are noncommunicable diseases?
Things you can't catch
What are the 3 germ classifications we talked about?
Bacteria
Virus
Fungi
True of False. When you cough you should cover your mouth with your hands.
False
A combination of body defenses made up of cells, tissues, and organs that fight off pathogens and disease
Immune system
What are most communicable diseases caused by?
Pathogens
How are they caused?
Non-Communicable are caused sometimes by the way you live, the environment,and your family history
Germs that can't be killed with medicine
Virus
List 3 ways to prevent the spread of pathogens
Wash hands
Shower
Sneeze into elbow
Don't share food or drinks
Define pathogen
Bad germs
Name 3 communicable diseases
Cold
Flu
STDs
Mono
Lice
Strep
List 3 types
Obesity
Heart problems
Diabetes
Cancer
What do you need to get after metal pierces your skin?
Tetanus shot
What is the body's first line of defense against infection?
Skin
What is a vector?
Disease carrying organism
List 3 ways germs are spread
Direct contact
Indirect contact
Contaminated objects
Environmental factors
Which noncommunicable disease is the leading cause of death in the US?
Heart related illnesses
Athlete's Foot is caused by what type of pathogen?
Fungi
What traps germs (like a fly trap)?
Mucus membrane
Define a parasite and give 1 example
Needs a living host to feed on
Ringworm
Tapeworm
What does AIDS stand for?
Auto immune deficiency syndrome
What are some steps you can take to fight certain noncommunicable diseases?
Diet
Exercise
Use caution
Avoid tanning beds and smoking
Avoid alcohol and drugs
Differentiate between bacteria and viruses
You can kill bacteria, but have to wait viruses out
Viruses evolve and multiply, bacteria doesn't
These are formed after having a virus to ensure you never get the same one again
Antibodies
What is the name of the 'kissing disease'?
Mono