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24 Cards in this Set
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Disease |
any condition that interferes with the proper functioning of the body and mind. |
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Communicable Disease |
a disease that can be passed to a person form another person, animal or object. |
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Infection |
occurs when pathogens enter the body, multiply and cause harm. |
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Viruses |
smallest pathogens. |
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Bacteria |
one-celled organisms. |
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Fungi |
more complex than bacteria, but can't make their own food. |
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Immune System |
a combination of body defenses made up of the cells, tissues, and organs thatfight off pathogens and disease. |
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Immunity |
your body's ability to resist the germs that cause a particular disease. |
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Inflammation |
the body's response to injury or disease, resulting in |
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Lymphatic System |
a secondary circulatory system that helps the body fight pathogens andmaintain its fluid balance. |
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Antigens |
any substance released by invading pathogens. |
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Antibodies |
proteins that attach to antigens, keeping them from harming the body. |
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Vaccine |
a preparation of dead or weekend pathogens that causes the immune system toproduce antibodies. |
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Contagious Period |
the length of time that a particular disease can be spread from person to person. |
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Mononucleosis |
a viral disease characterized by a severe sore throat and swelling of the lymphglands in the neck and around the throat area. |
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Hepatitis |
a viral disease of the liver characterized by yellowing of the skin and whites of theeyes. |
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Tuberculosis |
a bacterial disease that usually affects the lungs. |
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Pneumonia |
a serious inflammation of the lungs. |
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Strep Throat |
a sore throat caused by streptococcal bacteria. |
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Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) |
nfections that are spread from person to person throughsexual contact. |
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HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) |
the virus that causes aids. |
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AIDS (Acquired Immundeficiencyl |
a deadly disease that interferes with the body's natural ability tofight diseases. |
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Opportunistic Infection |
an infection that rarely occurs in a healthy person. |
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Carrier |
a person who appears healthy but is infected with HIV and can pass it on to others. |
