B1.3 Preventing Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What are infectious diseases?
A
Caused by micro organisms that invade the body
2
Q
What are parasites?
A
Harmful micro organisms that live in the body which gain nutrients and shelter
3
Q
Name a few non-infectious diseases and examples of them
A
Vitamin deficiency- scurvy (lack of vitamin c)
Mineral deficieny- anaemia (lack of iron)
Body disorder - diabetes, cancer
Genetic inheritence- red-green colour blindness
4
Q
What is cancer?
A
When cells in the body keep on dividing and form an abnormal mass called a tumour
5
Q
How to reduce the risk of cancer?
A
Do not sunbathe a lot Avoid eating too much fat Avoid eating too much red meat and processed foods Eat fresh fruit and veg Regular exercise Avoid too much alcohol
6
Q
What is it called when a tumour does NOT spread to other parts of the body?
A
Benign
7
Q
What is it called when a tumour spreads to other parts of the body?
A
Malignant- many cancer cells all over the body
