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7th gr science
The Immune System
Question | Answer |
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pathogens | something that causes disease |
infection | a disease caused by germs that enter the body |
infectious | capable of being passed to someone else by germs that enter the body |
noninfectious | diseases that are caused by heredity or environmental factors |
vaccine | a substance that is usually injected into a person |
hygiene | to keep yourself and your surroundings clean |
nutrient | fruits and vegetables that people need to live and grow |
immune system | the system that protects your body from diseases and infections |
water | can't go without it |
protein | repair body tissues |
carbohydrates or carbs | give energy sugars |
fats | give energy and store energy |
vitamins and minerals | help make chemical reactions occur in your body more efficiently |
What foods can you get protein from? | meats, nuts, milk, cheese, beans etc |
What foods can you get carbs or carbohydrates from? | bread, pasta, potatoes |
What foods can you get Fats from? | nuts, oil, butter |
Where can you get vitamins and minerals? | vitamin pills; not made by you or in your body |