Match the definitions with the following terms.(10 points)

Question

Communicable disease
Indirect contact
Direct contact
Air-borne
Insulin
Blood-borne
Tumor
Non-communicable disease
Immune system
Pathogens

Answer 1

Communicable disease - A disease that can be transmitted from one person to another or from an animal to a person.

Indirect contact - Transmission of a disease through contact with contaminated objects or surfaces.

Direct contact - Transmission of a disease through physical contact with an infected person or animal.

Air-borne - Transmission of a disease through respiratory droplets in the air.

Insulin - A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels.

Blood-borne - Transmission of a disease through contact with contaminated blood or other bodily fluids.

Tumor - Abnormal growth of cells that forms a mass in the body.

Non-communicable disease - A disease that cannot be transmitted from one person to another, typically caused by lifestyle factors or genetics.

Immune system - The body's defense system against pathogens, consisting of various cells, tissues, and organs.

Pathogens - Microorganisms or substances that can cause disease, such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi.