Chapter 19 Jeopardy Non-Communicable Diseases Causes of Non- Communicable Disease CancerHeart & Circulatory Problems Diabetes & Arthritis Allergies & Asthma

Diseases that are present either continuously or on and off over a long period of time Chronic Disease

Name of 3 causes of non-communicable diseases Lifestyle choices Diseases present at birth, Environmental factors

Diseases that are present at birth Congenital Disease

What is an example of an environmental factor that can cause disease Landfills Carbon Monoxide Smog

What is an example of a chronic disease? Asthma

A mass of abnormal cells Tumor

When cancer signs and symptoms disappear Remission

Give an example of a carcinogen Tobacco smoke, UV rays from the sun, alcohol

Explain the difference between a benign and malignant tumor Benign=not cancerous Malignant=cancerous

What is the most common type of cancer? Skin Cancer

High blood pressure Hypertension

How many chambers does the heart have? 4

What is a group of disorders in which arteries harden and become rigid Arteriosclerosis

What heart disease occurs when fatty substances in the blood build up on the walls of the arteries? Atherosclerosis

What are 2 symptoms of a heart attack? Chest pain & tightness, pain spread in the left arm, abdominals, back, & jaw, cold skin, nausea, lightheadedness

Diabetes is a disease that is caused by a problem with what protein? Insulin

The immune system attacks insulin producing cells in the pancreas for which type of diabetes? Type 1

What is the most common type of diabetes? Type 2

A disease characterized by pain, inflammation, swelling, and stiffness in the joints that leads to deformities in joints Rheumatoid Arthritis

Name 3 ways to manage arthritis Joint protection, rest, massages, heat & cold treatments, eating healthily, staying physically active

Substances that cause an allergic reaction Allergens

What are the red bumps that might appear on your skin during an allergic reaction? Hives

What are chemicals in the body that cause the symptoms of the allergic reaction Histamines

Name 3 common allergens Pollen, insect bites/stings, food, plants

What area in the lungs tightens during an asthma attack making breathing difficult Bronchial Tubes