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lesson 1-5 Flashcards

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a viral disease characterized by a severe sore throat and swelling of the lymph glands in the neck and around the throat area

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mononucleosis

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the length of time that a particular disease can be spread from person to person

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contagious period

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a viral disease of the liver characterized by yellowing of the skin and whites of eyes

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hepatitis

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bacterial disease that usually affects the lungs

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tuberculosis

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a serious inflammation of the lungs

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pneumonia

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a sore throat caused by streptococcal

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strep throat

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infections that are spread from person to person through sexual contact

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sexually transmitted diseases (STDS)

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the virus that causes AIDS

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(human immunodeficiency virus) HIV

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a dangerous disease that interferes the bodies natural ability to fight infections

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(acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) AIDS

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an infection that rarely occurs in healthy people

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opportunistic infection

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a person who appears healthy, butis infected with HIV and can pass it to others

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carrier

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any condition that can be interferes with proper functioning of the body and mind

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disease

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a disease that can be passed to a person from another person, animal, or object

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communicable diseases

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disease-causing organisms that are so small they can only be seen through a microscope

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pathogens

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a condition that occurs when pathogens enter the body, multiply, and cause harm

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infection

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the smallest pathogens

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viruses

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tiny one-cel led organisms

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bacteria

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organisms that are more complex than bacteria but cannot make their own food

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fungi

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one-called organisms that are more complex than bacteria

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Protozoa

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an organism such as an insect that transmits pathogens

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vector

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cleanliness

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hygiene

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a combination of body defenses made up of the cells tissues and organs that fight off pathogens and disease

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immune system

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your bodies ability to resist he germs that cause a particular disease

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immunity

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the body’s response to injury or disease resulting in a condition of swelling pain heat and redness

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inflammation

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a secondary circulatory system that helps he body fight pathogens and maintains its fluid balence

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lymphatic system

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the white blood cells in the lymphatic system

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lymphocytes

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any substance released by invading pathogens

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antigen

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proteins that attach to antigens keeping them away from harming the body

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antibodies

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a preparation of dead or weakened pathogens that cause the immune system to produce antibodies

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vaccine

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