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Year 9

Disease and drugs

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Differences between infectious and non-infectious disease

I can describe some common infectious and non-infectious diseases and their causes.

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The gas exchange system in healthy humans

I can describe the function and structures of the human gas exchange system in healthy humans.

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Lifestyle diseases

I can describe some common lifestyle diseases, factors that increase the risk of developing them, and steps you can take to help prevent them.

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Asthma

I can describe the symptoms of asthma, and some of the risk factors that can increase the chance of having asthma.

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Smoking

I can describe the effects of smoking on the human body.

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Vaping

I can explain the effects of nicotine on the body and evaluate the risks of vaping.

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Recreational drug use: depressants

You can explain the effects of alcohol on the body in both the short and long term.

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Recreational drug use: stimulants

I can explain how stimulants affect the body in both the short and long term.

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Solvent abuse

I can explain what solvents are and the effects that inhaling them have on the body.

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