Germs

Question 1

3 Types of Germs:

Answer 1

Fungus virus, bacteria

Question 2

Where are germs found?

Answer 2

Germs are found everywhere

Question 2

Describe germs:

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is bacteria?

Answer 3

Cell organism that thrives in a specific environment.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Name four things for bacteria:

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Give examples of bacteria:

Answer 5

E.Coli, Salmonella, Gingivitis

Question 6

What is fungus?

Answer 6

Single or multiple cellular organism

Question 6

Name the four things for fungus:

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Give and example of fungus:

Answer 7

Tinea

Question 8

What is a virus?

Answer 8

Piece of genetic material surrounded by protein.

Question 9

Name three things for viruses:

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Give examples of viruses:

Answer 10

Hepatitis, covid, herpes

Question 11

Describe COVID:

Answer 11

(SARS-COV-2)
Variants- when virus changes
- Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta

Question 12

Describe vaccines:

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Name the types of vaccines (6):

Answer 13

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