Germs

Question 1

3 Types of Germs:

Answer 1

Virus, Fungus, Bacteria

Question 2

Where are germs found?

Answer 2

Germs are found everywhere.

Question 3

How do pathogens enter our body and what can they cause?

Answer 3

Pathogens enter our body through our mouth, nose, and eyes and attach to our lungs or stomach but can enter into the bloodstream. Pathogens that enter our lungs can cause Pneumonia.

Question 4

Describe Germs:

Answer 4

Most harmless, Some are pathogens (affect our body in bad way)

Question 5

What is bacteria:

Answer 5

Cell organism that thrives in a specific environment.

Question 6

Name the four things for bacteria:

Answer 6

1. Good (symbiotic or probiotics)
2. Bad (pathogens)
3. Causes infections
4. Treat with antibiotics or vaccines.

Question 7

Give examples of bacteria:

Answer 7

E.Coli, Salmonella, Gingivitis

Question 8

What is fungus:

Answer 8

Single or multiple cellular organism

Question 9

Name the four things for fungus:

Answer 9

1. Eats other organic substances
2. Dark, moist, warm places
3. Reproduce easily and release airborne spores.
4. Antifungals

Question 10

Give an example of fungus:

Answer 10

Tinea

Question 11

What is a virus:

Answer 11

Piece of genetic material surrounded by protein.

Question 12

Name the three things for viruses:

Answer 12

1. Invade healthy cells create more virus.
2. Destroy healthy cells in process
3. Air, water, blood

Question 13

Give examples of viruses

Answer 13

Hepatitis, Covid, herpes

Question 14

Describe COVID:

Answer 14

(SARS-COV-2)
Variants- when virus changes
- Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta
- Right now we are Omicron

Question 15

Describe Vaccines:

Answer 15

1. Safe, effective, and relatively free
2. Most effected: old people and super young

Question 16

Name the types of Vaccines (6):

Answer 16

1. Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
2. Polio
3. MMR
4. Hepatitis B
5. Varicella
6. MCV4