PLTW Medical Detectives 1.1 and 1.3

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Signs of disease or injury.

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Symptoms

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Organisms such as yeasts or molds that reproduce quickly in moist, humid environments.

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Fungi

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Which of the following best defines glands?

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Lymph nodes in the neck that are small, bean-shaped organs that help the body recognize and fight germs, infections, and other foreign substances.

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Single-celled organisms that do not rely on a host.

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Bacteria

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The identification of an illness or other problem by examination of the medical evidence.

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Diagnosis

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What is the role of bacteria in the human body?

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Bacteria can be beneficial, aiding in digestion and protecting against harmful pathogens.

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

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What is the function of the immune system?

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The immune system protects the body from infections and diseases by identifying and destroying pathogens.

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What are pathogens?

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Pathogens are microorganisms that can cause disease, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

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What is the difference between bacteria and viruses?

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Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can live independently, while viruses require a host cell to replicate.