Unit C: Disease Defense and Human Health
TOPIC 1: DISEASE
Disease arises and is spread in a variety of ways. Pathogens have been known to have devastating consequences for our society, past and present; however, by assessing the conditions which led to the spread of disease and understanding how different diseases originate, we can act to minimize their impact.
Disease arises and is spread in a variety of ways. Pathogens have been known to have devastating consequences for our society, past and present; however, by assessing the conditions which led to the spread of disease and understanding how different diseases originate, we can act to minimize their impact.
TOPIC 2: DEFENSE AGAINST DISEASE
Harmful pathogens are all around us. However, our bodies have several different lines of defense to protect us from falling ill. Here, you will investigate both the physical and immune responses we employ when faced with the threat of infection. You will also look at the use of vaccines, antibiotics, and lifestyle choices in the treatment and prevention of disease.
Harmful pathogens are all around us. However, our bodies have several different lines of defense to protect us from falling ill. Here, you will investigate both the physical and immune responses we employ when faced with the threat of infection. You will also look at the use of vaccines, antibiotics, and lifestyle choices in the treatment and prevention of disease.
TOPIC 3: GENETICS AND HEALTH
Heritable traits form the foundation of who we are, influencing everything from physical appearance to personality and overall health. Gene expression, however, is also impacted by environmental factors. An understanding of how particular traits are shaped by patterns of inheritance as well as their surroundings can help us predict and prevent disease.
Heritable traits form the foundation of who we are, influencing everything from physical appearance to personality and overall health. Gene expression, however, is also impacted by environmental factors. An understanding of how particular traits are shaped by patterns of inheritance as well as their surroundings can help us predict and prevent disease.