Disease Detectives Lesson 1 SLO Review

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What happens to a person's vital signs during intense physical activity?

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During intense physical activity, a person's blood pressure increases, pulse increases, and respiratory rate increases.

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What are fungi?

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Fungi are organisms such as yeasts or molds that reproduce quickly in moist, humid environments.

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What should a conclusion in an experiment do?

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A conclusion should summarize the experiment and relate to the original hypothesis.

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What is a positive control in an experiment?

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A positive control is a group or sample expected to produce a positive result.

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What are viruses?

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Viruses are tiny infectious agents that can only multiply when they are inside a host, the living cells of plants, animals, or bacteria.

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What is blood pressure?

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Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps it around the body.

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What is pulse?

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Pulse is the number of times the heart beats per minute, indicating heart rate.

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What is respiratory rate?

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Respiratory rate is the number of breaths taken per minute.

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What is the role of a hypothesis in an experiment?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables in an experiment.

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What is the difference between a positive control and a negative control?

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A positive control is expected to show a positive result, while a negative control is expected to show no effect.