Revision for Unit 2: Diseases and disorders

A ________________ is the disruption of the normal functions of the body because of the presence of a disease.

• Disease

• Disorder

• Malfunction

• Irritation

A _______________ is a medical condition that stops the body from working normally.

• Disorder

• Disease

• Malfunction

• Irritation

A group of brain disorders characterized by repeated seizures over time

• epilepsy

• dementia

• meningitis

• cerebral palsy

A condition involving a progressive loss of brain

function with major consequences for memory,

thinking, and behavior

• epilepsy

• multiple sclerosis

• dementia

• Alzheimer's disease

Diseases that are not spread from person to person are called this.

• communicable

• contagious

• susceptible

• non-communicable

This protects our bodies from bacteria and viruses and includes white blood cells and antibodies that fight germs.

• microbes

• immune system

• diseases

• protons

This is a treatment that makes the body stronger against infections and diseases.

• host

• microbe

• vaccine

• pathogen

These are signs of a disease such as coughing or fever.

• symptoms

• pathogens

• vaccines

• antibodies

These diseases are contagious and spread from person to person.

• non-communicable

• susceptible

• communicable

• adaptable

Using sanitary habits to maintain health and prevent illness

• Infection

• Disease

• Hygiene

• Toxin