Health and Disease Flashcards
What is communicable diasese?
Infections spread from one person to another.
What is non-communicable disease?
Infections cannot spread from one person to another.
What are pathogens?
Disease-causing viruses, bacteria, fungi or protists
What can different diseases do to you?
Defects in the immune system mean that an individual is more likely to suffer from infectious diseases.
What are all pathogens life cycle?
infect, reproduce(virus only), and spread to other organisms
What are disease caused by pathogens called?
Communicable disease
What type of disease can’t be passed on?
non-communicable disease
what is examples of transmission?
- direct contact
- water
- air
- unhygienic food prep
- vector
what are the seven life processes?
movement
respiration
sensitivities
nutrition
excretion
reproduction
growth
What are symptoms of ebola?
- fever and headache
- joint pain
- muscle weakness
What is respiration?
produces energy by reacting glucose with oxygen
What are the characteristics of aerobic respiration?
Uses oxygen and produces Co2 and H2O.
What are the characteristics of anaerobic respiration?
no oxygen, produces lactic acid, small amount of energy released
What is respiration in yeast?
acts as an energy source for respiration
What is cellular respiration?
a series of chemical reactions that release energy from glucose
Why does your body need a constant supply of energy?
moving, keeping warm and breaking down substances
What is Heart Failure?
when the heart is unable to pump blood around the body properly
How is malaria spread?
it is spread from animal to animal by mosquitos
What are 6 lifestyle factors the increase chance of disease?
Poor diet
Lack of sleep
Too much stress
Smoking
Lack of exercise
Drinking alcohol
Why is measuring obesity important?
identify the risk for serious health issues associated with excess body fat
What is smoking a risk factor for?
Cardiovascular disease and lung disease
Which organisms does TMV infect?
tomato and tobacco
How is rose black spot treated?
use of fungicides
removing the affected leaves
What is obesity a risk factor for?
type 2 diabetes
