Communicable
This microorganism causes influenza and COVID-19.
Virus
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of this cancer.
Lung cancer
This inherited disorder causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs.
Cystic fibrosis
In this disease, the immune system destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
Type 1 diabetes
This disease causes memory loss and difficulty thinking.
Alzheimer's disease
This organism commonly spreads communicable diseases, making them one of the deadliest animals on Earth
Mosquitoes
Lack of physical activity increases the risk of this condition in which blood glucose levels remain too high.
Type 2 diabetes
People with this condition have three copies of chromosome 21.
Down syndrome
This disease causes painful swelling and damage to the joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis
This disease causes tremors and difficulty controlling movement.
Parkinson's disease
Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by these microorganisms.
Bacteria
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for this disease caused by blocked coronary arteries.
Coronary heart disease (or cardiovascular disease)
Sickle cell disease changes the shape of these important cells in our body.
Red blood cells
Multiple sclerosis damages this insulating covering around which type of cell.
Nerve (Neurones)
Osteoarthritis is caused by the gradual breakdown of this tissue in joints.
Cartilage
Name two ways influenza can spread from one person to another.
Any two: droplets, direct contact, airborne spread, contaminated surfaces, food/water
Name two lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Any two: exercise, healthy diet, stop smoking, reduce alcohol, maintain healthy weight, manage stress
What is the name of the molecule that carries inherited genetic information?
DNA
Why can autoimmune diseases be difficult to cure?
Because the immune system continues to attack healthy cells and there is usually no complete cure
What is the biggest risk factor for developing most degenerative diseases?
Age (getting older).
Explain why vaccines reduce the spread of infectious diseases even among some unvaccinated people.
Vaccines reduce the number of people who can become infected and spread disease, helping create herd immunity.
Explain why not everyone with unhealthy lifestyle habits develops a lifestyle disease.
Genetics, age and environmental factors also affect disease risk.
Explain the difference between an inherited mutation and a mutation that develops during a person's lifetime.
Inherited mutations are passed from parents; lifetime mutations occur after birth and are usually not inherited.
Selena Gomez famously has this autoimmune disease
lupus
Name two non-age factors that can increase a person's risk of developing a degenerative disease.