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Killer cholera begins where other diseases end

Audio Killer cholera begins where other diseases end

TLF ID M016458

This ABC article by Dr Karl continues his examination of the causes, effects and treatments for cholera. A good explanation of how the body responds to the disease cholera and when healthy, maintains a balance in its absorption of water through the digestive system. The historical background to developing treatment for cholera is described.

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Educational details

Educational value
  • This resource addresses the Australian Curriculum literacy capability and understanding relating to Science as a Human Endeavour associated with the discovery and development of treatments for cholera. This resource is best used combined with two other Dr Karl resources on cholera.
Year level

9; 10; 11; 12

Topics Homeostasis Environmental management Plant structure and function Medicine Immune system Cholera Values (Psychology) Ethics Glucose Nervous system Sodium Plant metabolism Health Endocrine system Social influence Body systems
Learning area
  • Science

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Contributors
  • Author
  • Name: ABC - Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science
  • Organization: ABC - Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science
  • Description: author
  • Contributor
  • Name: ABC - Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science
  • Organization: ABC - Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science
  • Description: author
  • Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Description: Data contributor
  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
  • Description: Data manager
  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
  • URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/
  • Publisher
  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Description: Publisher
  • Resource metadata contributed by
  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
Access profile
  • Generic
Learning Resource Type
  • Audio
Rights
  • © 2013 Australian Broadcasting Corporation.