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Health

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Name two of the three factors that determine health

Genetic, environmental, personal/social

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The continuous alteration of one or more organs, which damages the physical and psychological well-being of the individiual.

disease

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These diseases manifest quickly but are of short duration (influenza, for example)

acute diseases

15

These diseases develop slowly but last for a long time or a lifetime (diabetes, for example)

chronic diseases

15

These diseases are caused by pahtogeni microorganisms that can be transmitted and are contagious (influenza, AIDS, cholera)

infectious/parasitic diseases

15

These diseases are not caused by transmissible agents, so they are not contagious (cancer, Alheimer's)

non-infectious diseases

15

These diseases only occur and persist in some regions (malaria, dengue)

endemic diseases

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These diseases arise subtly and affect many people in a short time (ebola, bird flu)

epidemic diseases

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These diseases occur simultaneously in several countries and affect a large number of people (AIDS, influenza)

pandemic diseases

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Prokaryotic single-celled organisms. Most are harmless or beneficial. Ex: cholera, tetanus, etc.

bacteria

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Acellular agents that need living cells to develop their life cycle. They are forced parasites. Ex: smallpox, flu, herpes

viruses

15

Protein particles that cause neurological disorders, such as bovine spongiform enecphalopathy.

prions

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Unicellular or multicellular eukaryotes. Most are beneficial, but some are nail or skin parasites. Ex: athlete's foot

fungi

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Eukaryotic unicellular organisms that live in humid environments. Some are parasites and cause diseases such as malaria.

protozoa

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These develop in the interior of the body and cause various diseases such as trichonosis.

worms

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Some arachnids and insects such as ticks, lice, or fleas can cause diseases or be carriers of a pathogenic microorganism. They live outside the body.

arthropods

15