Chapter 5 Flashcards
Diseases caused by heredity, environment and/or lifestyle
non-infectious disease
diseases caused by germs that spread from one person to another
infectious disease
white blood cells that fight off germs
lymphocytes
germs
pathogens
small organisms responsible for the common cold, chicken pox and measles
virus
produced by your white blood cells to fight off germs
antibodies
weakened or destroyed cells of a particular germ that is injected into a person to keep a person from getting a disease
vaccine
friendly bacteria
resident bacteria
stuffy nose, sore throat
symptoms
single-celled organisms responsible for strep throat
bacteria
a group or mas of abnormal cells
tumor
How can you replace the good bacteria in your body?
take “friendly flora” supplements as well as lots of yogurt that contains good bacteria
What is meant by the phrase “listen to your body”
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
List 4 of the 8 risk factors contributing to heart disease
high blood pressure; smoking; high cholesterol; diabetes; lack of exercise; obesity; stress; alcohol
Explain why good bacteria are important for your body
good or “friendly” bacteria grow in your intestines and are vital for proper digestion and strengthen your immune system
Insulin-dependent diabetes
Diabetes Type 1
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
AIDS
Masses of abnormal cells
tumor
sexually transmitted disease
STD
Non-insulin dependent diabetes
Diabetes Type 2
A condition in which the pancreas releases too much insulin
hypoglycemia
A disease which occurs when abnormal cells grow out of control
Cancer
The virus that causes AIDS
HIV
Any substance that tends to produce cancer
Carcinogen
Occurring at birth
Congenital
A person’s strong belief on a particular issue is called a
conviction
How are most germs carried and passed on to another human being?
By way of the hands, touching things that have been handled by an infected person.
List 4 of the 5 factors that increase your chance of developing cancer
Genetic make-up (heredity); Lifestyle; Occupational hazards; Environmental factors; The body’s reaction to a virus
What is the only way to prevent getting a sexually transmitted disease?
sexual abstinence
What can a person do to help decrease the spread of germs?
wash your hands often!
____________ is a hormone produced by the pancreas to control how the body uses sugar.
Insulin
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.
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.
List four ways that germs are spread
contact with airborne germ; contact with objects that an infected person has touched; contact with an infected animal; contact with an infected person
What are 2 things that you can do at a young age to prevent heart disease?
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
