Human Diseases Flashcards
coronary heart disease
When the coronary arteries are that supply the blood to the heart become blocked by layers of fatty build up.
stents
Tubes that are inserted inside the arteries. They keep the arteries open so that blood can pass through.
risks within stent implantation
Risks of infection
Patient could develop a blood clot
statins
Reduce cholesterol in the blood this slows down the rate of fatty deposits forming.
cholesterol
An essential lipid that your body produces and needs to function properly.
advantages of statins
Reduce risk of strokes
Increase amount of good Cholesterol
May help prevent other diseases
disadvantages of statins
Long term and must be taken Regularly
The effect isn’t instant
measles
A viral disease, most are vaccinated but some are not and if they contract it at an older age this can be dangerous.
HIV
A virus spread by sexual contact or by exchanging bodily fluids. This disease can develop into aids
TMV
A virus that affects many species of plants- it causes spots to form on the leaves and stunted growth.
rose black spot
A fungal disease that causes purple or black spots to develop on the leaves of rose plants.
malaria
Caused by protists- symptoms include repeating fever and can be fatal.
pathogens
Micro organisms that enter the body and cause disease.
viruses
Not cells- they are much smaller, they reproduce rapidly and live inside your cells and replicate themselves- this cell damage is what makes you feel ill.
protists
single celled eukaryotes- some are parasites.
