This document discusses common illnesses that can affect the skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems. It lists causes of illness such as bad diets, habits, genetics, and accidents. Specific illnesses mentioned include broken bones, arthritis, osteoporosis, pneumonia, colds, allergies, arterosclerosis, obesity, diarrhea, constipation, and gastrointestinal infections. The document concludes with a reminder to complete a classwork assignment on page 130.
This document discusses common illnesses that can affect the skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems. It lists causes of illness such as bad diets, habits, genetics, and accidents. Specific illnesses mentioned include broken bones, arthritis, osteoporosis, pneumonia, colds, allergies, arterosclerosis, obesity, diarrhea, constipation, and gastrointestinal infections. The document concludes with a reminder to complete a classwork assignment on page 130.
This document discusses common illnesses that can affect the skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems. It lists causes of illness such as bad diets, habits, genetics, and accidents. Specific illnesses mentioned include broken bones, arthritis, osteoporosis, pneumonia, colds, allergies, arterosclerosis, obesity, diarrhea, constipation, and gastrointestinal infections. The document concludes with a reminder to complete a classwork assignment on page 130.
healthy? Think of why and how we can keep our body systems free of illnesses. A video about health: Causes of illness: • Bad diets • Bad habits • Genetics • Accidents Skeletal System Illnesses
• Our bones can break
• We can suffer from arthritis (swollen joints). • Our bones can become weak, frail and worn (osteoporosis) Circulatory and Respiratory System Illnesses
• Viral infections like
pneumonia and colds • Allergies • The accumulation of fats in the circulatory system (arterosclerosis) Digestive System Illnesses • Obesity: Caused by the accumulation of excessive fats. Can cause other illnesses. • Diarrhea: Your body does not absorb water properly. • Constipation: Your body absorbs too much water; food is not processed properly. • Infection: Bacteria infect the gastrointestinal system. Classwork: