Pathogens & Disease

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What is a pathogen?

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A pathogen is a microorganism that can cause disease, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

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True or False: Allergies are an infectious disease.

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False

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What type of pathogen causes Strep Throat?

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Bacteria.

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What type of pathogen causes Athlete's Foot?

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Fungus.

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What are non-infectious diseases?

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Diseases that cannot be spread from person to person, often caused by lifestyle choices, genetics, or environmental factors.

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What is an infectious disease?

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A disease caused by pathogens that can be transmitted from one person to another.

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Which pathogen needs a host cell to reproduce?

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Virus.

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What are some examples of lifestyle choices that can lead to non-infectious diseases?

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Poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption.

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What is the role of bacteria in the human body?

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Some bacteria are beneficial and help with digestion, while others can cause infections.

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What is a virus?

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