health and disease - SB5

Question 1

Define health

Answer 1

state of complete mental, physical and social wellbeing (as defined by the WHO (world health organisation))

Question 2

what are communicable diseases caused by + what is a communicable disease

Answer 2

microorganisms called pathogens + a disease that spreads between individuals

Question 3

What pathogen type causes tuberculosis?

Answer 3

bacterium

Question 4

what is the method of transmission for TB?

Answer 4

direct - airborne

Question 5

what pathogen type causes HIV / AIDS

Answer 5

Viral

Question 6

what is the method of transmission for HIV/ AIDS

Answer 6

through transfer of bodily fluids

Question 7

What pathogen type causes malaria?

Answer 7

protocist

Question 8

what is the method of transmission for malaria?

Answer 8

vector - female mosquitos

Question 9

What pathogen type causes ash dieback?

Answer 9

fungus

Question 10

what is a non-communicable disease?

Answer 10

a disease not produced by pathogens and hence one that cannot be spread

Question 11

what is susceptibility?

Answer 11

if an individual suffers from one disease, they are more likely to be suspeptible to another disease