Keeping healthy

Question 1

What will happen if we eat too much convenience food / fast food

Answer 1

It can cause kidney problems, high blood pressure because it is high in fat and salts and can also cause diabetes

Question 2

What happens if we stare at our computers too long without a break

Answer 2

It can destroy our eye site

It causes pain on our wrists, back, arms and shoulders

If there is a lack of physical activity it can cause health problems such as diabetes, the person that Will be obsese and high blood pressure

Question 3

What happens when we do not finish the anitibiotics we are given when we are sick

Answer 3

The bacteria will not be completely destroyed and it will multiply, coming back stronger

Question 4

What happens when we do not clean kitchen work spaces regularly

Answer 4

The microorganisms will not be destroyed completely and will be a danger to our health

Question 5

What happens when we listen to loud music

Answer 5

The vibrations will destroy our eardrums and we won’t be able to hear clearly or properly

It can also cause deafness

Question 6

What are the 3 ways to keep ourselves healthy

Answer 6

• sleep at least 8 hours a day
• exercise regularly
• eat healthily with all the recommended nutritions

Question 7

How to maintain a healthy weight

Answer 7

Eat a balanced diet with the right amounts of nutrients

Question 8

What happens to one who overeats

Answer 8

They will be taking in more energy than needed

The extra energy will be stored as fats

This causes weight gain and the person will be obese

Question 9

What happens to one who over exercises and over dieting

Answer 9

• can cause our joints to overwork and can cause injury to our muscles and joints
• it deprives the body of nutrients and it allows the person to suffer malnutrition

Question 10

What are the health risks of over dieting and over exercising

Answer 10

• hair loss
• infertility
• oestroporosis
• heart failure
• Low blood pressure
• Low tolerance to cold
• death
• stroke
• lack of energy

Question 11

What are diseases caused by

Answer 11

• Bacterial and viral infections

- inheritance

Question 12

What are viruses and bacteria

Answer 12

They are part of the tiny organisms called microorganisms

They are too small to see

Question 13

What can viruses and bacteria cause

Answer 13

Diseases and servers illness

Question 14

What are some diseases caused by bacteria

Answer 14

• sore throat
• tuberculosis
• urinary tract infections
• syphills
• gonorrhoea

Question 15

What are some diseases caused by viruses

Answer 15

• chicken pox
• AIDS
• Flu ( influenza )
• SARS

Question 16

What are anti microbial agents

Answer 16

They are substances that prevents the growth and also kills microorganisms

Question 17

What are the 3 types of anti microbial agents

Answer 17

1. Antiseptics
2. Disinfectants
3. Antibiotics

Question 18

What are antiseptics

Answer 18

These are chemical substances that are applied on living surfaces like skin to prevent the growth of microorganisms

( eg. prevents bacteria and fungi )

Question 19

What are disinfectants

Answer 19

It is chemicals that are used on non living surfaces to prevent the growth of microorganisms

Question 20

What are antibiotics

Answer 20

Antibodies are injected or is taken orally to kill microorganisms and prevent it from growing

Question 21

What are vaccinations

Answer 21

Vaccinations help to prevent diseases that are caused by viruses

Question 22

What are hereditary diseases

Answer 22

Hereditary diseases are passed down from one generation to the next

Question 23

What are the causes of hereditary diseases

Answer 23

The mutant of the genes

Question 24

What are the 3 examples of hereditary diseases

Answer 24

• thalassemia
• sickle cell anaemia
• colour blindness

Question 25

What is sickle cell anaemia

Answer 25

It is a gene controlling haemoglobin in red blood cells at the birth of a child

Question 26

What are the results of the sickle cell

Answer 26

This results in the formation of red blood cells that are sickle shaped

Question 27

what is the difference between sickel red blood cells versus normal red blood cells

Answer 27

the sickel blood cell does not carry as much oxygen than normal red blood cells

Question 28

what does sickel blood cell do

Answer 28

it cannot move smoothly through the blood cells
it can cause blockages in the blood vessels
it will not obtain sufficient oxygen

Question 29

what is thalassemia

Answer 29

it is a hereiditary disease that is passed on from parents to their young

Question 30

what does thalassemia involve

Answer 30

it involves the mutation of the gene that makes haemoglobin and it causes red blood cells to be destroyed

Question 31

what does anaemic

Answer 31

it means one that is suffering from thalassemia does not have enough blood

Question 32

what does anaemic result in

Answer 32

it results in the low level of haemoglobin and low count of red blood cells

Question 33

what is colour blindess

Answer 33

it is one of the most common hereiditary diseases that the colour vision is controlled by the gene

Question 34

what happens when the gene for our colour vision is damaged or have gone missing

Answer 34

these are special cells and if it is damaged or destroyed, the colour vision will be missing and will make the person color blind