Introduction

Hepatitis, HIV, Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria, Cancer, Influenza, etc. are common topics of human disease in the media today. In this unit, students will examine the etiology and transmission of human disease. Students will explore present intervention and prevention for the representative diseases covered in class.

Drugs and alcohol continue to be prevalent among the adolescent age group. In this unit, students will study the effects of both alcohol and drugs on the human body. Beyond the physical effects, they will examine the social, intellectual, and emotional impact of these substances..

Core Terminology

The following terminology will be used within this unit.

Disease

Symptom

Infectious

Pathogen

Infection

Toxin

Cancer

Tumor

Oncogene

Carcinogen

Drug

Marijuana

Hallucinogen

LSD

PCP

Stimulant

Amphetamine

Depressant

Barbiturate

Cocaine

Crack

Morphine

Heroin

Abuse

Addiction

Withdrawal

Endorphin

Fetal alcohol syndrome

Alcoholism

Nicotine

Tar

Bronchitis

Emphysema