Topic 5- Health And Disease Flashcards
What do we mean if a disease is caused by a dominant allele
A single copy of the mutated gene that is enough to cause the disorder
What do we mean if a disease is caused by recessive alleles
Two copies of the mutated gene to cause the disorder
What are the 3 components of health
Physical health, mental health, social health
What is a microorganism
Pathogens that cause disease
What is a communicable disease
A disease which can be passsed from an infected person to another
What is a non communicable disease
A disease which cannot be passed on
What is the definition of disease
A disease is a problem with a structure or process in the body that is not the result of an injury
Name a disease that is caused by dietary deficiency
Anemia
What is body mass index used for
Measuring fat on the body
What score in the BMI is considered to be obese
Over 30
What type of fat is linked with cardiovascular disease
Abdominal fat
What is a stent
A small tube made of mesh
What is another way of bypassing a blocked artery
Re routing the artery
What happens to cells and tissue with a lack of oxygen
Cells will die
What causes a heart attack
Blood clots blocking an artery
