non- communicable diseases Flashcards
what do stents do?
keep arteries open , prevent blood flow from restricting from a build up of fatty material
what do statins do?
drugs that reduce LDL cholesterol- slowing down the rate at which fatty deposits form
can cause memory loss
what are type 1 diabetes?
born with
what is type 2 diabetes?
develop over time
define “cancer”
uncontrolled cell growth and division that results in a tumour
describe “benign” tumours?
-stays in one place
- isn’t cancerous
describe “malignant” tumours?
-spreads to neighbouring healthy tissues
-can travel through blood stream
-cancerous can be fatal
carcinogens? (increases risks for cancer)
smoking
uv exposure
diet
obesity
genetics
where is amylase produced?
salivary glands, small intestine and pancreas
where is bile created and stored?
created- liver
stored- gall bladder
what does the large intestine do?
excess water is absorbed
what does the small intestine do?
digested food is absorbed into the blood
what is produced in the stomach?
produces pepsin + HCl to kill bacteria and give the right pH for pepsin
