Non communicable disease Flashcards
1
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Mutation
A
Change to DNA, altering function
2
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Protist
A
Kingdom of organisms, some spread disease
3
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Transmission
A
Passing of a pathogen from one organism to another
4
Q
Benign tumours
A
Growth of abnormal cells, tumour restricted to one area, not very dangerous
5
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Malignant tumours
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Cause cancer normally, cells grow out of control and can get into blood stream, rather dangerous
6
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Direct transmission
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Touch, sexual contact
7
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Indirect transmission
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Vector, droplet infection, waterborne