no-communicable diseases Flashcards
how is a genetic disorder caused?
faulty alleles of genes
how are genetic disorders spread?
passed to offspring but not to any other person
when does malnutrition occur and what does it cause?
when you get too little or too much of particular nutrients in your diet
can cause a specific deficiency disease
the drug- ethanol -affects the body in what ways?
large amounts of ethanol in the liver can lead to liver disease - cirrhosis
what does a cirrhotic liver look like compared to a healthy one?
healthy liver : dark red, smooth and soft
cirrhotic liver: paler, larger, rough and much harder
what is wrong with a cirrhotic liver?
doesn’t function well
can be fatal