Common NonCL Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Causes a reaction is called __________
A
Allergen
2
Q
Characterized by inflammation and narrowing of airways
A
Asthma
3
Q
Includes all the diseases of the heart
A
Cardiovascular disease
4
Q
Large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body, also known as malignant tumor
A
Cancer
5
Q
8.2 million worldwide died from cancer in 2012
A
True
6
Q
The word arthritis means “muscle inflammation”
A
False
7
Q
Occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body cannot use insulin properly
A
Diabetes
8
Q
It plays an important role by filtering the blood and controlling blood pressure
A
Kidney or renal failure
