Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Identify a non-infectious disease
A
Asthma, Heart Disease
2
Q
Identify an infectious disease
A
Ebola, Chickenpox, Covid
3
Q
Define Immunity
A
The ability for the body to resist disease
4
Q
True or False: Does being ‘Immune’ to a disease mean you won’t ever get it?
A
False: immunity can sometimes weaken over time, making it possible to get the disease again.
5
Q
Compare infectious and non-infectious diseases
A
Infectious diseases are spread through pathogens. they can be spread for person to person through direct contact.
Non-Infectious diseases can be genetic, environmental or lifestyle factors. these cannot be spread from others
6
Q
Define Pathogen
A
A microorganism that causes disease
7
Q
Define Immunity
A
The ability of the body to resist disease
