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year 10 medicine and disease (so far) Flashcards

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1
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What is genetic material?

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DNA

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What is asexual reproduction?

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An organism makes an exact copy of itself

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What is sexual reproduction?

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Genetic information from two parents is combined to make a new organism

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What happens to gametes during sexual reproduction

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They fuse together to form a zygote

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What are the four hormones involved in the menstrual cycle?

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FSH, oestrogen, LH, progesterone

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Where are FSH and LH secreted from

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Pituitary gland

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7
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What secretes oestrogen

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Ovaries

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8
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What secretes progesterone

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Empty egg follicle after ovulation

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What is a chemical method of contraception

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Spermicide

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What is an intrauterine device?

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Small structure fitted in the uterus that prevents embryo implanting

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What is a vasectomy?

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Sperm ducts are cut or tied in men to prevent sperm getting into semen

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What is the most common cause of infertility?

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Age

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What does IVF stand for?

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In vitro fertilisation

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How does IVF happen?

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Eggs are fertilised outside the body and then inserted into the uterus

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Is IVF always successful?

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No

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What is coronary heart disease?

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The arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrow

17
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In coronary heart disease, what builds up inside the arteries?

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Fatty materials

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What is a stent?

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A device used to open up blocked arteries

19
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What are statins?

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Drugs that reduce cholesterol and stop coronary heart disease

20
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What is an artificial pacemaker?

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Electrical devices used to control heart rate if it goes wrong.

21
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What is an artificial heart?

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A temporary mechanical heart to take over from a damaged heart

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