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Question 1

What is a disease

Answer 1

condition whereby part or all of an organism’s normal physiological function is upset.

Question 2

what is an antibiotic

Answer 2

a natural or man made chemical that kills a biotic cell

Question 3

what is bacteria

Answer 3

They are microscopic prokaryotic organisms that live in diverse conditions

Question 4

what is a body mass index

Answer 4

a BMI is a comparison of a persons weight and height. If a persons BMI is over 30, the person is considered obese

Question 5

what is degenerative diseases (give example + symptoms)

Answer 5

Occurs as the body ages and undergoes degenerative changes. Degenerative diseases occur when the body’s homeostatic responses fail, as a result of cells dying, or slower rates.

Question 6

Fungi

Answer 6

is a pathogen that occurs in plants and humans. for example, in humans it can occur as athletes foot.

Question 7

Infectious diseases (give example + symptoms)

Answer 7

Any condition that impairs the normal activity of an organism. for example, Ebola - pain in joins, nausea

Question 8

Lifestyle diseases (give example + symptoms)

Answer 8

a wide range of disorders that are influenced by living conditions and personal behaviour. For example, lung cancer - hard to breathe, weakness

Question 9

what is a pathogen - give example

Answer 9

pathogens are microscopic, prokaryotic organisms that live in diverse conditions

Question 10

Viruses (give example + symptoms)

Answer 10

are very small, and have a simple genetic make up (usually of DNA wrapped in a protein shell). For example, the influenza virus - muscle soreness runny nose

Question 11

Inherited diseases (give example + symptoms)

Answer 11

inherited diseases are caused by mutations in genes. This mutation is passed down through generations. For example, down syndrome is caused by a mutation in chromosome 21