B5 Health

Question 1

Pathogen

Answer 1

bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.

Question 2

Communicable diseases

Answer 2

Caused by pathogens such as bacteria that transfer onto another person. Eg flu

Question 3

Non communicable diseases

Answer 3

Cant be passed on to other people eg arthritis

Question 4

Health

Answer 4

Mental and physical well-being. Not simply just whether you have a disease or not.

Question 5

What are factors affecting health

Answer 5

Communicable and non communicable disease, diet, stress and life situations

Question 6

What do bacteria and viruses cause

Answer 6

The majority of communicable diseases

Question 7

What are the most common pathogens in plants

Answer 7

Fungi and viruses

Question 8

List good uses of bacteria

Answer 8

To make yoghurt, treat sewage, make medecines

Question 9

What is the process of viruses splitting to multiply called

Answer 9

Binary fission

Question 10

How can pathogens spread

Answer 10

Air, contact, water, sexual intercourse

Question 11

What are the 3 functions white blood cells have to deal with pathogens that have entered the body

Answer 11

They can ingest microorganisms, produce antibodies or produce antitoxins

Question 12

Describe the process of white blood cells engulfing microorganisms

Answer 12

White blood cells will essentially wrap themselves around the microorganism and engulf it completely. They will then digest the microorganisms absorbing any nutrients it may have before depositing its waste products, sugar and water