B1.1 Keeping Healthy Flashcards
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Describe two factors in which affect the metabolic rate.
A
- Amount of physical activity can increase our metabolic rate.
- The proportion of muscle to fat in our body. The higher the proportion the higher the metabolic rate.
1
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What is metabolic rate?
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Metabolic rate is the rate of chemical reaction in our cells.
2
Q
What health problems are linked to obesity?
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- Arthritis
- Type2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
3
Q
Define malnourished.
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Lack of a balanced diet.
4
Q
What are pathogens?
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Organisms that cause disease.
5
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Name two pathogens.
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- Virus
2. Bacteria
6
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How do pathogens make you feel ill?
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- Pathogens produce toxins.
- Pathogens damage cells.
7
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Define antibody.
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Substances made by white blood cells to kill the pathogens.
8
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Define pandemic.
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A disease affecting people in many different countries.
9
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Define antibiotic.
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A medicine used to kill bacteria only.
10
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Define vaccine.
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Vaccine contains the dead/inactive form of the pathogen.
11
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What diseases does the MMR vaccine protect against?
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- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
