Share B3 - Health and Disease (Y8)
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what is a communicable disease?
something that is easily transmitted / contagious
what is a non-communicable disease?
something that is not contagious / is genetic
what type of pathogen is HIV?
viral
what does mucus do in your respiratory (breathing) system?
traps pathogens
name 2 risk factors of type 2 diabetes
poor diet and lack of exercise
is type 2 diabetes reversible?
yes
what does 'ethical' mean?
if something is right or wrong
how do you calculate BMI?
mass / height2
what type of pathogen do antibiotics treat?
bacteria
what is the name of the drug organ transplant patients take after their transplant?
anti-rejection drug
what is a human's largest organ?
skin
mucus, nose hairs, skin, and eyelashes are all types of what?
natural barriers of defence
name 3 types of wellbeing
social, mental, physical
which is better - cats or dogs?
cats
what is the name of the largest desert in the world?
antarctica
what is the only mammal to lay eggs?
(perry the) platypus
