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Heath Chapter 6
may the force be with you
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Degenerative Disease (154) | Diseases when the body's tissues break down and do not grow or function properly |
| Genetic Disorder (155) | A disease or condition caused primarily by a defect or defects in the inherited, genetic material within a person's genes. These cannot be prevented. |
| Congenital (155) | Genetic disorders that are evident at birth |
| Risk Factor (157) | Traits or habits that raise someone's chances of getting a disease |
| Cardiovascular Disease (159) | the number one killer in the United states. Results from improperly working heart, blood vessels, and/or arteries |
| Arteriosclerosis (159) | Hardening of the arteries |
| Atherosclerosis (159) | when there is a buildup of fat deposits on the artery wall (a type of arteriosclerosis) |
| Stroke (163) | results when damage to part of the brain has been caused by blockage of blood supply or leakage of blood outside of the artery wall |
| Cancer (164) | caused by abnormal cells growing without control |
| Tumors (165) | Groups of abnormal cells grow quickly to form these masses |
| Benign (165) | a non-cancerous tumor |
| Malignant (165) | a cancerous tumor |
| Metastasis (165) | tumors that spread to other parts of the body through the blood stream or lymphatic system |
| Alzheimer's disease (174) | A progressive condition in which nerve cells in the brain degenerate and the brain loses its ability to function |
| Carcinogens (167) | Substances around you that cause cancer |
| Self Exams (165 & 167) | at home checks preformed to catch early signs of cancer(SEE 165 & 167 FOR MORE DETAILS) |
| Biopsy (168) | a way to confirm cancer by microscopic examination of tissue cells (cancer cells look different from normal cells) |
| Diabetes (aka Diabetes Mellitus) (169) | results when the pancreas does not produce adequate amounts of insulin; it is a noninfectious disease that prevents the body from efficiently utilizing sugar to make energy |
| Hypoglycemia (169) | an abnormally low level of sugar in the blood |
| Diabetes Type I (169) | (insulin dependent) produce little or no insulin; usually appears at a younger age |
| Diabetes Type II (170) | (non-insulin dependent) some insulin is produced by the pancreas, but not enough to meet the body's needs, or the body cannot use it correctly; usually appears gradually in people over the age of 40 |
| Arthritis (171) | characterized by pain, swelling, stiffness, and redness in the joints |
| Osteoarthritis Arthritis (171) | Degenerative arthritis resulting from wear and tear on the joints |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis (172) | When the body's own immune system attacks the tissues surrounding the joints |
| Cystic Fibrosis (172) | caused by a defective recessive gene, this diseases is characterized by a tendency toward chronic lung infections and the inability to absorb nutrients from food |
| Muscular Dystrophy (173) | An inherited muscle disorder that is characterized by progressive degeneration of muscle fibers |
| Multiple Sclerosis (aka MS) (173) | A progressive disease of the central nervous system where the body's own immune system attacks the myelin, causing symptoms ranging from numbness to paralysis |
| What are the seven actions listed in the text to help prevent heart disease? (162) | 1) Regular Screening of Blood Pressure 2) Reduce your weight 3) Do not smoke 4) Reduce or stop drinking alcohol 5) Eat a healthy diet 6) Exercise regularly 7) Learn to manage stress |
| What are the four ways listed in the text to treat clogged arteries/arteriosclerosis? (162-163) | 1) Use balloons to stretch out the blocked arteries (coronary angioplasty) 2) Cut out the plaque ("roto-rooter") 3) Dissolving clots with a laser 4) Surgery |
| What are the five factors from the text that contribute to the development of cancer? (166) | 1) A person's genetic makeup (inherited) 2) Lifestyle habits 3) environmental factors 4) Occupational hazards 5) Body's reaction to a virus |
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