Infection And Diease Flashcards
What can CHD lead to?
Heart attack
What is CHD caused by?
Fatty deposits building up in the wall of the artery
Where are fatty deposits?
In the wall of the artery
What do fatty acids restrict?
The flow of oxygenated blood
What happened to the diameter of the lumen when fatty deposits are in the wall of the artery?
It decreases
What is stenting?
A balloon is put up an artery in ur wrist connecting to your hearts artery
This increases the diameter of the artery and pushes the fatty acids out the way of the artery wall
The balloon is removed and a mesh is left in the artery so oxygenated blood can flow
Why did people smoke a lot more 50 years ago?
It was recommended by doctors, because it “soothed the throat”
What affect does nicotine have on the body?
It makes you addicted, this happens in the brain
What happens if tar sticks to the lungs
Increases the chance of infection
What does carbon monoxide stop?
02 binding to red blood cells
Why are carcinogens bad?
Increases the chance of cancer
Name of symptom of measles?
High fever, cold or rash
What pathogen causes black rose spots?
Fungi
How is HIV spread?
Bodily fluids from an infected person
Name one TMV symptom
Discolouration
What pathogen causes Malaria?
Protists
How is malaria spread?
The bite of a female mosquito
What pathogen causes HIV?
Viruses
Name all 4 pathogens
Fungi, protists, bacteria and virus
What pathogen release toxins?
Fungi and protists
What pathogen have a nucleus?
Fungi and protists
What is a communicable disease?
Can spread
What is a non-communicable disease?
Can’t spread
Name 2 ways to maintain good health
Regular exercise and a well-balanced diet
