B6 Disease

Question 1

What is digitalis?

Answer 1

• it is extracted from foxgloves and the drug digoxin is another
• they are used to strengthen heartbeat and help with heart problems

Question 2

What is aspiring ?

Answer 2

Origins from compound in the bark of a willow tree
Anti inflammatory and pain revelling comes from salicylic acid
Relieves pain with no side effects

Question 3

What is penicillin ?

Answer 3

It is used for killing bacteria and curing diseases in the body
Comes from mould produced by killing bacteria
Alexander flemming first grow bacteria then other students successfully finished experiment

Question 4

List 6 ways to treat and prevent diseases

Answer 4

Washing hands 
Disinfectant 
Pain killers 
Diet and exercise 
Antiseptic 
No alcohol and smoking