Module 5 - Physical Health: Disease and Body Systems

Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4

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

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.
Read through the messages in the “Diseases” blog and respond to one message.

Citation: sguy. (2007, November 06). Module 5 - Physical Health: Disease and Body Systems. Retrieved November 21, 2009, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/health-and-fitness-after-11-12-2007/module-5-physical-health-disease-and-body-systems-2.