Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between communicable and non-communicable diseases?
A
Communicable diseases spread from person to person, e.g. bacteria & viruses, whereas they cannot spread if they are non-communicable diseases such as asthma & cancer.
2
Q
What is cancer and how is it caused?
A
A disease which is caused by uncontrolled cell growth and division, which results with the formation of a tumour.
3
Q
What are the two types of tumours?
A
Malignant (dangerous) and Benign (harmless) tumours.
