Understanding Diseases and Homeostasis

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What is an infectious disease caused by? A lack of vitamins or minerals, Problems with an organ in the body, Microorganisms like bacteria or viruses, Genes passed down from parents

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Microorganisms like bacteria or viruses

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Which disease is caused by not eating enough of certain nutrients?

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Deficiency disease

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What is a hereditary disease?

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A disease passed down through DNA from parents

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What does the term “prevalent” mean when talking about diseases?

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A disease that occurs frequently

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What is an example of a physiological disease?

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A disease caused by the heart or liver not working properly

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Why have some bacterial diseases become less common in the last 100 years?

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Public health measures, like handwashing, have reduced bacterial infections.

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How does the circulatory system help the digestive system?

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It helps transport nutrients from food to the rest of the body.

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If homeostasis fails, what might happen?

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Organs will stop working properly, causing health problems.

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What does feedback do in the body?

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It helps maintain balance by adjusting body functions.

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Which of these is an example of an infectious disease? Diabetes, Iron deficiency anemia, Influenza (flu), Tay-Sachs

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Influenza (flu)