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26 Cards in this Set
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Can you catch a non-communicable disease? |
No |
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What are 3 causes of non-communicable diseases? |
Diseases present at birth Lifestyle diseases Hazards around us |
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What is the number 1 cause of death in the U.S? |
Heart Disease |
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Arteriosclerosis |
When the Artery walls harden and thicken |
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Atherosclerosis |
When Cholesterol builds up on the inside of the artery walls |
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High Blood Pressure |
When the force of blood on artery walls is above normal for an extended period of time |
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Heart Attack |
The death of heart tissue due to lack of blood flow |
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Stroke |
The lack of blood flow to the brain, causing the destruction of brain tissue |
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List the 3 ways Heart Disease can be treated |
Medication Surgery Lifestyle |
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List 3 ways someone can prevent themselves from getting heart disease. |
Regular Exercise, Healthy Diet,, Less stress |
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What are the lifestyle changes talked about in class |
Regular exercise, healthy diet, less stress, avoid alcohol and tobacco |
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List the 5 symptoms triggers of Asthma |
Vigorous Exercise Allergic Reactions Cold Air Infections Air Pollution |
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What are the causes of diabetes |
Heredity, obesity, age |
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How often should testicular and breast self exams be performed? |
Once a month |
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Heredity? |
Relates to a persons genetic make-up and family history |
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What type of drugs prevent airway swelling |
Anti-inflamatories |
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Non-Cancerous tumor: |
benign |
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Cancerous tumor: |
malignant |
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What is the anagram for the warning signs of cancer |
CAUTION |
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What is the most serious type of skin cancer |
Malignant Melanoma |
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What is the lab test called that is checking a piece of the tumor for cancer |
Biopsy |
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2 places you can take your pulse |
Neck Wrist |
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What is the name of the hormone made by the pancreas |
Insulin |
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What type of diabetes is when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the cells do not recognize the insulin |
Type 2 |
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What type of diabetes is when the pancreas has little to no insulin |
Type 1 |
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Diabetes |
A disease that prevents food from converting into energy |
