PPT-Core Biology Smart Teach 5: Disease and Immune System

Key terms used in exam questions Pathogen An microorganism that causes an infectious disease Antibiotic A chemical that kills bacteria Antiseptic A chemical that is used externally to prevent the spread of pathogens. Chapter 40. Agents of Disease. The human body provides a suitable environment for many microorganisms: it is moist, warm and full of nutrients.. Not all microorganisms are harmful; some are beneficial. Immune System. oral presentation. What is the immune system in the human body?. Adenoids and tonsils role in your immune system.. Your spleens role in the immune system. Allergies and the immune system. Causes of Disease. Inherited Diseases – GENETIC. . Down’s Syndrome. . Cystic Fibrosis. . Sickle Cell Anemia . Exposure to Toxins – POISONS. Lead Poisoning. . Radiation Poisoning. Poor Nutrition-. Director, Learning Technologies Program. Federation of American Scientists. Washington, DC, USA . MStegman@FAS.org. @MelanieAnnS. National Institute of . Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Video Games:. Non-specific Immunity. Born with some immunity . Helps prevent disease. Helps slow disease progression. First line of defense. Non-specific, cont. .. Physical Barrier- . unbroken skin . Non-specific Immunity. Born with some immunity . Helps prevent disease. Helps slow disease progression. First line of defense. Non-specific, cont. .. Physical Barrier- . unbroken skin . Most people thought evil spirits, swamp gas, or bad luck caused disease. science history. Louis Pasteur. Theorized that microbes caused disease and killing them could prevent illness.. Joseph Lister. Most people thought evil spirits, swamp gas, or bad luck caused disease. science history. Louis Pasteur. Theorized that microbes caused disease and killing them could prevent illness.. Joseph Lister. The Immune Syste m Before the 1900’s, no one knew what caused sickness and infection Most people thought evil spirits, swamp gas, or bad luck caused disease science history Louis Pasteur Theorized that microbes caused disease and killing them could prevent illness. Main Function. The Immune System is used to prevent infection and . disease.. Using . a variety of cells and organs, the Immune System disposes of foreign or harmful antibodies through a process known as the immune response.. HIV. (Human immunodeficiency virus)- a virus that attacks the immune system.. Infection with HIV can be prevented. Responsible decisions is the most valuable tool for protection against HIV.. Example: Abstinence from sexual activity and injecting drugs reduce your risk.. others who are interested in the e30ects of smoking on overall health The single largest cause of preventable disease and death is smoking people who want healthy lives should not smoke Nearly half a ecognize. A. ttack. D. estroy . A. nd . R. emember. Bodies defense against pathogens. Immune System recognizes the identity of foreign substances. Antigens are found on the cells of all organisms and your body is able to identify your own cells and tell when a foreign cell has entered the system. This . smallpox (. variola. ) vaccine is derived from calves exposed to cowpox . virus. Vaccines . provoke a reaction in the immune system that prepares it for a subsequent infection . by smallpox.. Viewed .