Health : ) 0.0 / 5 ? ScienceHealthYears 7-9 (KS3)AQA Created by: Bear2021Created on: 26-05-23 18:48 What is the definition of health? Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being 1 of 8 What is the definition of pathogen? A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease. 2 of 8 What are some comparisons between communicable and non-communicable diseases ? -> Communicable diseases can be spread -> Non-communicable diseases cant be spread 3 of 8 What is meant by a risk factor? A risk factor is anything that can increase the risk of something (e.g. an infection/disease etc) 4 of 8 How does UV radiation cause cancer? UV radiation can caused damage to the DNA in our skin cells then causing cancer 5 of 8 How can communicable diseases spread? Contact with blood and bodily fluids; breathing in an airborne virus; or being bitten by an insect. 6 of 8 What do bacteria cells produce that damage our cells? Toxins 7 of 8 What is a detailed explanation of how vaccines protects us from illnesses? Vaccines cause an immune response to antigens by injecting a infection disease-causing pathogen 8 of 8
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