Biology Notebook: 03.08 Health and Genetics
Objectives:
•	Explain how heredity and family history impact health 
•	Explain how individual and public health are affected by environmental and genetic factors

Key Questions and Terms	Notes	
Genetic Factors	
How is diversity in a population created?		
How are some diseases inherited?		
Infectious Disease	
What are infectious diseases caused by?		
What are pathogens?		
Briefly describe the characteristics of the infectious agents and include some examples of diseases they cause. 
•	Viruses
•	Bacteria
•	Protists
•	Fungus
•	Parasites 	•	Viruses
•	Bacteria
•	Protists
•	Fungus
•	Parasites 	
Preventing Infectious Diseases	
What are some ways infectious diseases can spread?		
How are infectious diseases spread by coughing and sneezing?		
How are infectious diseases spread by exchange of body fluids?		
How are infectious diseases spread by contaminated water and food?		
What are some things that can lower your risk of getting sick?		
Healthy Lifestyle	
How can a healthy lifestyle reduce a person’s risk of getting sick?		
Exercise and Diet	
How can eating healthy and physical activity impact a person’s health? 		
Substance Abuse	
What is a drug?		
Describe some of the possible effects of these drugs:
•	Alcohol
•	Depressant
•	Stimulant
•	Hallucinogen
•	Marijuana
•	Club Drugs
•	Inhalants
•	Steroids
•	Tobacco	•	Alcohol
•	Depressant
•	Stimulant
•	Hallucinogen
•	Marijuana
•	Club Drugs
•	Inhalants
•	Steroids
•	Tobacco	
Sun Protection	
Why is protection from ultraviolet radiation important? 		
Cancer	
What are some sources of mutations that increase the risk of cancer?		

Sample Questions:
You are noticing that many of your friends are not coming to school because of having a cold virus.  What would be the best thing for you to do to ensure you stay healthy?
A.	Call your friends and find out what they have specifically.
B.	Stay up late exercising in hopes to sweat out any virus you may have.
C.	Wash your hands often and thoroughly.
D.	Keep doing everything like normal.
Which drug group temporarily improves physical and mental performance?
A.	Hallucinogens
B.	Stimulants
C.	Steroids
D.	Inhalants