F212 Biology HEALTH AND DISEASE quiz

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What is meant by the term 'disease'?
A departure from good health caused by a malfunction of the mind or body
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What causes Malaria?
Plasmodium falciparum
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What is 'HIV'?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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how is Tuberculosis transmitted?
droplet transmission
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What conditions make TB more likely to spread?
Poor diet, Overcrowding, poor ventilation and homelessness
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define the term 'Antigen'?
Molecules that stimulate an immune response
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An antibody is made of a hinge region, heavy chains, light chains and what?
Constant region
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Who is more at risk of catching influenza?
Elderly people, pregnant women, younger children
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What is meant by 'Chronic Bronchitis'?
Inflammation of the lining of the airways, damage to the cilia and overproduction of mucus.
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Tar contains what?
Carciogens
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What does nicotine do?
Causes adrenaline to be relased
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Define the term 'Pathogen'
An organism that causes disease
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