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Diseases Flashcards

1
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What doctor treats diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system?

A

cardiologist

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2
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What type of doctor treats cancer?

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oncologist

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What type of doctor provides primary care for people of all ages?

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family practitioner

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What type of doctor treats diseases and disorders of the endocrine system?

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endocrinologist

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5
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What is the most important part of the immune system ?

A

leukocytes

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6
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What is the most important weapon of the immune system?

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antibodies

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7
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What is the largest lymph organ?

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spleen

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What are the different types of immunity?

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acquired
inborn
species

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9
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Allergies are the most common form of what type of disease?

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immunological

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10
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What is a pathogen?

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An organism that causes disease.

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11
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What happens when an area becomes inflamed?

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Tenderness, swollen, and blood capillaries become larger to allow blood to reach an area.

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What is the lymphatic system?

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A system that transports leukocytes through the body and cleans the pathogens in the body.

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13
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What is lymph?

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Fluid that has entered the lymph capillaries

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14
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What is a vector?

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An animal that transmits infection

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15
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What is immunity?

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A condition of resistance to a particular disease or pathogen

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16
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What is a vaccine?

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A substance that stimulates the immune system to develop an acquired immunity

17
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What is an antibiotic?

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Substances produced by bacteria, molds and other organisms that stop the growth of bacteria

18
Q

A disease that is severe but lasts only a short tie or occurs suddenly is described as……. ?

A

acute

19
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What is a benign tumor?

A

A tumor that shows no tedency to spread throughout the body

20
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What is a noninfectious disease?

A

A disease resulting from aging, malnutrition, a genetic problem or malfunctioning organ disease.

21
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What is a noncommunicable disease?

A

an infectious disease that cannot spread from person to person

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