HEALTH AND DISEASE // EXTEND ANSWERS

Question 1

Explain why antibiotics won’t help a person who catches Swine Flu.

Answer 1

Antibiotics are drugs developed to attack bacteria. As the Swine Flu is caused by a virus they will have no effect on it

Question 2

Explain using examples, the difference between Communicable and Non-communicable diseases.

Answer 2

Communicable diseases can be passed from one organism to another. An example of this is Swine Flu. Conversely a Non-Communicative disease like Cancer, can not be passed directly from one person to another.

Question 3

Why does the virus need to get into the cells of the host

Answer 3

Viruses can not replicate themselves. They need to use the mechanisms found inside a living cell to reproduce themselves.

Question 4

You are researching dangerous viruses. Explain and describe the precautions that you will take to protect yourself from infection.

Answer 4

You need to discuss why these procedures are used by the researchers: Isolation, air tight doors/room, limt access to the diseases, take care with sharp objects

Question 5

Explain how Vaccinations prevent diseases

Answer 5

The process of Vaccination uses the body’s natural defense mechanisms to prepare a defense against potentially dangerous diseases.