4.2.2.4 coronary heart disease: a non-communicable disease Flashcards
1
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What is atherosclerosis
A
It is a cause of coronary heart disease. Layers of fatty material build up the arteries, narrowing them. This reduces the flow of blood.
2
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State risks of CHD
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- smoking (high blood pressure)
- high cholesterol
-exercise
3
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How is coronary heart disease treated
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By stents or using statins
4
Q
What does communicable mean
A
It can be spread
5
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What does non-communicable mean
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Cannot be spread
6
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Uncontrolled cell division results in a..
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Cancerous tumour
7
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What are risk factors for CHD
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Diet
Smoking
Exercise
Obesity
Alcohol
8
Q
__________ are a risk towards cancer
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Carcinogens
9
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State characteristics of benign tumours
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Aren’t cancerous
Contained
10
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State characteristics of malignant tumours
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Cancerous
Invades other tissues (hard to contain)
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