principles of disease

Question 1

what are the benefits of normal flora in large intestine?

Answer 1

1) produce vitamins
2) metabolize undigested material
3) deter growth of harmful bacteria
4) stimulate immune system

Question 2

what is a non communicable disease?

Answer 2

infection that doesnt pass from person to person

so coming into contact with infected object

ex: tetanus coming from a rusty nail

Question 3

what are the 5 stages illness?

Answer 3

1) incubation: interval between initial infection and first signs and symptoms

2) prodromal period: short period after incubation; early, mild symptoms

3) period of illness: disease most severe

4) period of decline: signs and symptoms subside

5) period of convalescence: body returns to its pre-diseased state

Question 4

when can an infections spread during during the timeline of disease?

Answer 4

depends on the disease as it varies