Diseases Flashcards
Immune System Function
Fights off disease and protects you
Name at least two structures/barriers of the immune system?
- Skin
- Cilia
- Saliva
- Tears
- Gastric Juice
- Mucus Membranes
What are the 7 ways a person can take care of their immune systems?
- 60 min exercise
- 1/2 Weight in oz of water
- Keep immunizations up to date
- Sensible Eating Plan
- Rest
- Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and drugs
- Avoid sexual contact
What are communicable diseases?
Diseases that spread from person to person
What are pathogens?
Pathogens cause disease
Is influenza…
A) A virus
B) Bacteria
C) Fungi
A) Virus
Is mononucleosis…
A) A virus
B) Bacteria
C) Fungi
A) Virus
Is Pneumonia…
A) A virus
B) Bacteria
C) Fungi
B) Bacteria
Is Ringworm…
A) A virus
B) Bacteria
C) Fungi
C) Fungi
What are three ways that communicable diseases can be transmitted?
- Direct contact
- Indirect Contact
- Airbborne
What are four ways to prevent the transmission of a communicable disease?
1) Washing Hands
2) Handling food
3) Vaccines
4) Balanced Diet
What is a chronic disease?
Conditions that last 1 year or more
What are non-communicable diseases?
Cannot spread from person to person
Chest pain, not enough Oxygen
Angina Pectoris
Irregular heart beats
Arrhythmia
Heart gradually weakens
Congestive Heart Failure
Reduced/blocked blood supply
Heart Attack
Blockage of blood flow to the brain
Stroke
Tobacco Use, High Cholesterol, Stress, High Blood Pressure, Physical Inactivity, and *Drug/Alcohol Use are examples of…
Controllable Risk Factors for Heart Diseases
Heredity, Gender, and Age are examples of…
Uncontrollable Risk Factors for Heart Diseases
What is cancer?
Uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells
What is the difference between a benign and malignant tumor?
Benign- Non Cancerous
Malignant- Cancerous
Risks Factors for Cancer
-UV Light
-Obesity
-2nd Hand Smoke
-Tobacco Use
-STD’s
-Dietary Factors
List some different types of Cancer.
-Skin
-Breast
-Lung
-Mouth
