All Flashcards
How does malnutrition affect infectious disease?
Weakens the immune system, increasing susceptibility to infections.
Why is sanitation important for disease prevention?
Poor sanitation facilitates the transmission of waterborne diseases.
Why is drug resistance a growing concern?
Overuse of antibiotics has led to drug-resistant pathogens, making treatment more difficult.
How does climate change affect vector-borne diseases?
Warmer temperatures increase the range of mosquitoes and ticks, spreading diseases.
How does urbanization contribute to disease spread?
Overcrowding, poor living conditions, and increased human-vector contact facilitate transmission.
What is the role of the diaphragm in respiration?
Muscle that helps draw air into the lungs.
How is tropospheric ozone formed?
By chemical reactions between pollutants and VOCs in the presence of sunlight.
Why is tropospheric ozone harmful?
Harmful to people with respiratory conditions and damages crops and forests.
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
Aerobic uses oxygen, anaerobic does not. Aerobic produces CO2 and water, anaerobic produces lactic acid or ethanol.
Why are infectious diseases a global challenge?
They are a major global health concern, especially in developing countries, due to factors like malnutrition and poor sanitation.
How can controlling emissions from industrial facilities help?
Reduces the formation of tropospheric ozone.
How can using alternative transportation help?
Reduces emissions that contribute to tropospheric ozone formation.
How can promoting energy efficiency help?
Reduces emissions from power plants, lowering tropospheric ozone levels.
How can promoting renewable energy help?
Reduces emissions from power plants, lowering tropospheric ozone levels.
How can controlling emissions reduce tropospheric ozone?
Reduces the pollutants that form ozone.
How does alternative transportation reduce tropospheric ozone?
Reduces vehicle emissions.
How can energy efficiency reduce tropospheric ozone?
Reduces power plant emissions.
How can promoting sanitation help?
Reduces the spread of waterborne diseases.
How can improving access to medical care help?
Enables prompt diagnosis and treatment, preventing disease spread.
How can promoting vaccination programs help?
Reduces the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases.
How can improving ventilation help?
Reduces the spread of airborne diseases in crowded areas.
How can reducing deforestation help?
Minimizes human-vector contact and potential disease outbreaks.
How can improving water treatment help?
Removes pathogens and contaminants, preventing waterborne diseases.
How can promoting sustainable agriculture help?
Ensures food security and reduces malnutrition, strengthening immune systems.