Chapter 5

Question 1

Diseases caused by heredity, environment and/or lifestyle

Answer 1

non-infectious disease

Question 2

diseases caused by germs that spread from one person to another

Answer 2

infectious disease

Question 3

white blood cells that fight off germs

Answer 3

lymphocytes

Question 4

germs

Answer 4

pathogens

Question 5

small organisms responsible for the common cold, chicken pox and measles

Answer 5

virus

Question 6

produced by your white blood cells to fight off germs

Answer 6

antibodies

Question 7

weakened or destroyed cells of a particular germ that is injected into a person to keep a person from getting a disease

Answer 7

vaccine

Question 8

friendly bacteria

Answer 8

resident bacteria

Question 9

stuffy nose, sore throat

Answer 9

symptoms

Question 10

single-celled organisms responsible for strep throat

Answer 10

bacteria

Question 11

a group or mas of abnormal cells

Answer 11

tumor

Question 12

How can you replace the good bacteria in your body?

Answer 12

take “friendly flora” supplements as well as lots of yogurt that contains good bacteria

Question 13

What is meant by the phrase “listen to your body”

Answer 13

when you experience certain symptoms, or signals from your body that it might be fighting a bug, make sure you treaty your body with plenty of water, rest and nutritious food

Question 14

List 4 of the 8 risk factors contributing to heart disease

Answer 14

high blood pressure; smoking; high cholesterol; diabetes; lack of exercise; obesity; stress; alcohol

Question 15

Explain why good bacteria are important for your body

Answer 15

good or “friendly” bacteria grow in your intestines and are vital for proper digestion and strengthen your immune system

Question 16

Insulin-dependent diabetes

Answer 16

Diabetes Type 1

Question 17

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Answer 17

AIDS

Question 18

Masses of abnormal cells

Answer 18

tumor

Question 19

sexually transmitted disease

Answer 19

STD

Question 20

Non-insulin dependent diabetes

Answer 20

Diabetes Type 2

Question 21

A condition in which the pancreas releases too much insulin

Answer 21

hypoglycemia

Question 22

A disease which occurs when abnormal cells grow out of control

Answer 22

Cancer

Question 23

The virus that causes AIDS

Answer 23

HIV

Question 24

Any substance that tends to produce cancer

Answer 24

Carcinogen

Question 25

Occurring at birth

Answer 25

Congenital

Question 26

A person's strong belief on a particular issue is called a

Answer 26

conviction

Question 27

How are most germs carried and passed on to another human being?

Answer 27

By way of the hands, touching things that have been handled by an infected person.

Question 28

List 4 of the 5 factors that increase your chance of developing cancer

Answer 28

Genetic make-up (heredity); Lifestyle; Occupational hazards; Environmental factors; The body's reaction to a virus

Question 29

What is the only way to prevent getting a sexually transmitted disease?

Answer 29

sexual abstinence

Question 30

What can a person do to help decrease the spread of germs?

Answer 30

wash your hands often!

Question 31

____________ is a hormone produced by the pancreas to control how the body uses sugar.

Answer 31

Insulin

Question 32

Explain why it is important to develop strong convictions about your personal sexual boundaries before you find yourself in a relationship with the opposite sex.

Answer 32

It is important to know what you believe and why you believe it before you find yourself in a compromising situation. Often people do things they will regret because they have not developed a strong conviction about it before the temptation faces them.

Question 33

List four ways that germs are spread

Answer 33

contact with airborne germ; contact with objects that an infected person has touched; contact with an infected animal; contact with an infected person

Question 34

What are 2 things that you can do at a young age to prevent heart disease?

Answer 34

Discover your family's health history concerning heart disease; have a healthy lifestyle that includes fresh fruits and vegetables while limiting fats and salts; exercise regularly; decrease stress