When you have a fungal infection, what is the main organ or tissue that tends to be affected?
The skin
What is a zygote?
A single cell given from each parent, through which a new individual is formed
What part of the body controls your sense of balance?
The ear
Name 4 of the 6 ways infectious diseases are spread.
Direct contact - Touching inert objects - Drinking water - Eating contaminated food - The air - Animals
What are the different muscle shapes?
Long / Fusiform - Flat - Circular / Sphincters
Are microbes in vaccines alive or dead?
Both! Some use live and others use dead microbes
What are the 3 types of drugs?
Depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogenics
Why do we have a blind spot in our vision?
There are no photoreceptor cells where the optic nerve exits the eye
What are the three different bone shapes?
Long, Short, and Flat
What are cataracts?
The lens of the eye becomes opaque, blocking the passage of light
Name one of the external or passive barriers we have to protect us from infections.
The skin or the mucous membranes
In what part of the female reproductive system does the gestation of a new human take place?
The Uterus
What part of the body does Rheumatism affect?
The locomotor system: specifically the joints.
Where is the bicep femoris found?
The thigh
True or false: Antibiotics target bad bacteria in your body and kill them.
False! They kill all bacteria, bad and good
What system is the corpora cavernosa found in?
The male reproductive system
What is the difference between Artificial Insemination and IVF?
Artificial insemination: sperm are introduced into the uterus - vs - IVF: the fertilized zygote is introduced into the uterus
What is the name of the structure that is softer than bone, found in the ears and nose?
Cartilage
How long in weeks is the gestation period of a human?
40 weeks
How many basic tastes are there? Name 3 of them.
5: Sweet - Salty - Acidic / Bitter - Sour - Umami
What part of the inner ear detects detects sound?
The Cochlea
What is the difference between pandemic and endemic?
Pandemic is world wide and endemic is specific to a region
What is a phagocyte?
A white blood cell (that traps and eliminates pathogenic microorganisms)
In order for a substance to be detectable by the nose it needs to be...?
Volatile