Module 5 - Physical Health: Disease and Body Systems
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Activity 4: Guiding Questions and Competence Builder
Answer the following questions, using the information gained through the readings. Enter answers and thoughts on the topics in your notebook.
- Create a list of all the systems of the body listed in Chapter 8 and briefly describe the function of each. Also include what organs are included in each system.
- Explain how different systems interact to perform functions such as sprinting or playing the piano.
- Explain the difference between infectious and noninfectious diseases.
- Make a list of disease symptoms and what they may indicate.
- Explain how the body fights disease.
- Describe the causes of cardiovascular disease, and what can be done to lessen the likelihood of developing heart disease.
- Describe habits/activities that increase the likelihood of chronic diseases.
- How do immunizations help in the prevention of disease?
Competence Builder
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Go to the Health and Fitness Learning Community and click on the blog post “Disease - Module 5 Competence Builder”. Post a message that describes something interesting you learned about infectious or noninfectious diseases.
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Read through the messages in the “Diseases” blog and respond to one message.
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