F212 Biology HEALTH AND DISEASE quiz 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyHealth, illness and diseaseASAQA Created by: EleanorCreated on: 23-04-13 15:51 What is meant by the term 'disease'? A departure from good health caused by a malfunction of the mind or body 1 of 12 What causes Malaria? Plasmodium falciparum 2 of 12 What is 'HIV'? Human Immunodeficiency Virus 3 of 12 how is Tuberculosis transmitted? droplet transmission 4 of 12 What conditions make TB more likely to spread? Poor diet, Overcrowding, poor ventilation and homelessness 5 of 12 define the term 'Antigen'? Molecules that stimulate an immune response 6 of 12 An antibody is made of a hinge region, heavy chains, light chains and what? Constant region 7 of 12 Who is more at risk of catching influenza? Elderly people, pregnant women, younger children 8 of 12 What is meant by 'Chronic Bronchitis'? Inflammation of the lining of the airways, damage to the cilia and overproduction of mucus. 9 of 12 Tar contains what? Carciogens 10 of 12 What does nicotine do? Causes adrenaline to be relased 11 of 12 Define the term 'Pathogen' An organism that causes disease 12 of 12
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