Human Health Flashcards

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1
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What is health

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Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.

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2
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Name a single gene disorder

A

Cystic fibrosis

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3
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What is cancer

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in which cells lose control of how fast they divide and for how long they divide. This causes the uncontrolled, rapid growth of cells. Cancer usually requires a number of genes to change (it is a multi-gene disorder).

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4
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What is a balanced diet

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A balanced diet contains the right amounts of each of the six different types (constituents) of food.

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5
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6 things u need for a balanced diet

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Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

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6
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2 things that will happen if u eat to much food

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Diabetes
Hugh blood pressure

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7
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2 things that will happen if you eat to little food

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Depression
Low blood pressure

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8
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Name 3 lifestyle choices that affect our health

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Smoking
Diet
Drink and drugs

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9
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What are mirco organisms

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Small living things

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10
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Pathogens

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Small micro organisms that cause disease

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11
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Name 2 viruses

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Measles
Flu

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12
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2 bacteria

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Tb
Pneumonia

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13
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Name 2 fungi

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Athletes foot
Ringworm

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