Human Health Flashcards
Good physical health needs
Nutritious food
Enough sleep
Enough exercise
Good mental health needs
Nutritious food
Sleep
Exercise
Problem solving skills
What is a microorganism
A microorganism is a thing that is so small it can only be seen with a microscope
What is a virus
Viruses are non-living microscopic parasites that can only reproduce in the host cell
Types of microorganisms
Fungi (eg. Athlete’s foot)
Bacteria (eg. Salmonella)
Virus (eg. Covid 19)
Fungus - the good
Yeast is a fungus used to make bread
Penicillin is made from mold
Some fungus are decomposers
Fungi - the bad
Athletes foot
Ringworm
Fungi - the ugly
Candida aurus
Bacteria - the good
Bacteria are used to make yoghurt + cheese
Bacteria help with digestion
Some antibiotics are made from bacteria
Some bacteria are decomposers
Bacteria - the bad
Strep throat
Salmonella
Bacteria - the ugly
Cholera
TB
MRSA
The plague
Virus - the good
Some are used to make vaccines
Scientific research: viruses could be used to treat genetic diseases. An engineered virus could target certain cells
What is a vaccine
A vaccine is a small dose of an infectious agent that lets your immune system defend against it in the future
Define a pathogen
A harmful microorganism that can cause disease
Define antibiotics and do they work against viruses
Antibiotics are substances that kill bacteria/stop their growth
Antibiotics dont work against viruses
