Bio infectious and non infectious disease

Question 1

examples on non infectious disease

Answer 1

cancer
stroke
hemophilia
diabetes
pulmonary disease

Question 2

examples of infectious diseases

Answer 2

COVID-19
flu
meningococcal
chicken pox
mumps
HIV/AIDS

Question 3

what are non infectious diseases caused by

Answer 3

radiation
faulty genes
lifestyle choices
organ and tissue degeneration

Question 4

What are infectious diseases caused by

Answer 4

Bacteria
Fungi
Protists
Viruses
Parasites
Prions

Question 5

What are pathogens

Answer 5

Pathogens are organisms that cause disease by destroying cells or releasing chemicals (toxins) that disrupt normal cell function

Question 6

What must pathogens be able to do

Answer 6

1. cross protective barriers of the host
2. multiply inside the host
3. avoid the hosts immune system

Question 7

What is an epidemic

Answer 7

disease affecting one community/location/population

Question 8

What is a pandemic

Answer 8

disease affecting more then one community/location/population

Question 9

6 ways diseases can be transmitted

Answer 9

1. droplet infection
2. direct contact
3. faeces
4. contaminated food
5. animals
6. bodily fluids

Question 10

1st line of defence

Answer 10

Physical barriers
mechanical
- mucas membrane
- coughing and sneezing
- blinking
- cornea
- ear wax
- skin
Chemical
- mucous membrane
- tears
- stomach acid
- ear wax
- microbial
- sebum