Body Coordination Flashcards
Define the term pathogen
an organism causing disease to its host
Example of a disease caused by a bacterium
salmonella
Example of a disease caused by a virus
influenza virus
Is a virus a living pathogen.
No, viruses replicate they do not reproduce
(Movment.Respiration.Sensitivity.Growth.Reproduction.Excretion.Nutrition)
How can pathogens be transmitted
Direct contact with bodily fluids, Airborne, Contaminated objects/food, Vector
list three protective behaviours that can reduce the transmission of disease
Antibiotics, Antiseptics, Disinfectant
identify suitable treatment options for bacteria and virus’ including antibiotics and antiseptics
Antibiotic medicines kill or keep many bacteria from growing but don’t treat viruses.
Describe how the first line of defence protects against pathogen entry.
they protect the body from any harmful pathogens entering.
Explain how vaccines work
a small inactive pathogen enters the body, memory cells are produced, they remember the pathogen so the next time it enters the body it can fight it off faster.
discuss the controversy surrounding vaccinations in Australia
people thought it caused autism
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Includes the brain and spinal cord
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
contains all neurons found outside of the brain and spinal cord
State the function the brain and spinal cord
The brain controls everything we do and how our body functions. The spinal cord sends motor commands from the brain to the body, sends sensory information from the body to the brain and coordinates reflexes.
Identify the parts of a neuron
dendrites, cell body, nucleus, axon, myelin sheath, axon terminal
Dendrites function
Receive impulses and pass them to the cell body
Cell body function
Connects the dendrites to the axon