CKLA Vocabulary Week 3

Front

What is a virus?

Back

A tiny creature that can infect living organisms with diseases.

Front

What does the word 'plunge' mean?

Back

To dive energetically.

Front

What does paralysis mean?

Back

Being unable to move.

Front

What are pores?

Back

Small openings in the skin.

Front

What is a vaccine?

Back

Medicine given to prevent catching a disease.

Front

What is the role of a virus in biology?

Back

Viruses can cause diseases in living organisms.

Front

How can you describe the action of plunging into water?

Back

It involves diving in quickly and energetically.

Front

What happens to the body during paralysis?

Back

The body cannot move certain parts or is completely immobile.

Front

Why are pores important for the skin?

Back

They allow sweat and oil to reach the surface of the skin.

Front

How do vaccines work?

Back

They stimulate the immune system to recognize and fight specific diseases.