quiz 25 Flashcards
Name some major risk factors in cardiovascular disease
poor diet,lack of exercise and smoking
Define metastasis
The process by which cells break off from a tumour, travel via the bloodstream and form a secondary tumour in another part of the body
Name 3 lifestyle factors that can affect health
stress,diet,smoking,drinking alcohol and taking drugs
Define non-communicable disease
A disease that cant be spread from person to person
Name the major lifestyle risk factor for liver disease
alcohol
Name the major lifestyle risk factor for lung disease
smoking
What is a begnin tumor?
A tumor that grows within a membrane and doesnt spread
Define carcinogen
A chemical that can lead to cancer by causing DNA damage
Name the major lifestyle risk factor for type 2 diabetes
obesity
What is cancer?
A disease caused by uncontrolled growth and division of cells
What is a malignant tumor?
A tumor that does not grow within a membrane, meaning it can spread
Define health
A state of physical and mental well-being
List 3 risk factors for cancer
genetics, ionising radiation such as uv-light and x-rays and sexually transmitted viruses such as HPV
What is a tumor?
A growth of abnormal cells
What is the main cause of cancer?
Build-up of DNA damage
