Diseases Lesson

_______ Is any condition that interferes with the proper functioning of the body or mind

• disease
• infection
• pathogen

Viruses are the smallest disease-causing organisms.  Fact or Fiction

• Fact
• Fiction

All diseases are caused by pathogens.  Fact or Fiction?

• Fact
• Fiction

The __________ period is how long the disease can spread from one person to another.

• Sickness
• Bed rest
• Contagious

Ways to limit exposure to communicable disease :

• washing your hands
• eating a balanced diet and participating in physical activity
• learn stress management techniques
• All of the above

You can get ringworm of the skin by sharing contaminated towels, clothing, and sports equipment, and by direct contact with an infected person. Ringworm is what type of disease?

• virus
• bacteria
• fungus
• parasite

What pathogen causes influenza (the Flu)

• Bacteria
• Virus
• Protozoa
• Fungi

 is the body's defense against infectious organisms and other invaders. 

• respiratory system
• endocrine system
• immune system
• circulatory system

The best way to avoid the flu is to:

• Take antibiotics prior to getting sick
• Wash your hands frequently
• Avoid Sick people
• Wear a mask everywhere

When a pathogen is moved from person to person through physical touch (kissing, hugging, close-up sneezing, shaking hands).

• Transmission

• Translation

• Emission

• Direct Contact

• Indirect Contact