B7 test Flashcards
what is a non-communicable disease
disease that can not be spread
what is a communicable dieas
a divas that can be spread
What are examples of risk factor for developing non-communicable diseases
Smoking, lack of exercise, and overeating
What is the name for substances that can cause cancer
Carcinogens
What is a correlation
A link or relationship between factor that cause something
What is a causation
A factor that directly causes something
What i the difference between a benign and malignant tumor
A benign tumor form in one place and do not spread. Malignant tutors are cancers and can spread
what are some lifestyle risks for various types of cancers
smoking, obesity, Uv expire, common viruses + genetic risk factors
What are the two ways that cancer can be treated
Radiotherapy ( Radiation)and chemotherapy (chemicals)
what is the addictive substance in cigarettes
Nicotine
Why does carbon monoxide make smokers breathless
Because it takes up some of the oxygen carrying capacity of your blood meaning you don’t get enough oxygen around the body
What Ii tar
a chemical that accumulates in the lungs of the smoker
what disease can Tar cause
Bronchitis, COPD, Lung and other cancers
Why is COPD dangerous
Because it reduces the surface are to volume ratio of the lungs - leading to breathlessness and sometimes death
what other organ in the body can smoking affect
The heart
