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Medical Detectives Lesson 3 Review

Medical Detectives Lesson 3 Review

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Science

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is epidemiology?

Back

Study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain the concept of attack rate in epidemiology.

Back

Proportion of people who become ill after exposure to a specific infectious agent.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define pathogens.

Back

Microorganisms that can cause disease.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is epidemiology important in public health?

Back

Epidemiology provides data for understanding disease patterns and developing public health interventions.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain the role of pathogens in foodborne illnesses.

Back

Pathogens in food can cause foodborne illnesses by contaminating the food and causing infection or intoxication when consumed.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the common types of pathogens?

Back

Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do pathogens spread?

Back

Pathogens can spread through direct contact, contaminated food or water, and airborne transmission.

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