Cells & Genetics
The chemical of which genes are composed.
DNA
Estimate of how long a person is likely to live.
Life expectancy
Microscopic living things that cause infectious diseases.
Pathogens
Characteristics of your surroundings that may cause injury or illness
Environmental risk factors
Which type of risk factor is non‑modifiable: genetic, behavioral, or environmental?
Genetic
The average life expectancy for all Americans has ______ significantly.
Icreased
Contains the blueprint for the structure and function of your cells; directs how you grow and develop
Gene
Actual number of years a person lives.
Life span
A fatty substance that can block arteries if a healthy level is not maintained
Blood cholesterol
Conscious choices and habits that increase the chance of disease or injury
Behavioral risk factors
Which of the following is NOT an environmental risk factor: climate,
workplace, behavior, geography? (Answer the word)
Behavior
Compared with a person who does not have a risk factor, a person with a risk factor has a ______ chance of developing the disease
Greater
Package of genes that are bundled together; you inherit a set from each parent
Chromosome
Number of deaths caused by a disease, disorder, injury, or condition in a population
Mortality
The body’s mechanism for fighting infections and diseases.
Immune system
Texting while driving is an example of ______ driving behavior.
Distracted
Colon cancer is caused by which:
genes, lifestyle factors, behavioral factors, or all of the above? (Answer phrase)
All of the above
Infectious diseases are caused by microscopic living things called ______.
Pathogens
A specialized compartment of a cell that holds genetic material.
Nucleus
Person’s level of satisfaction with various aspects of his or her life
Quality of life
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a disorder resulting in a ______ blood sugar
High
The main cause of skin cancer is exposure to ______ radiation.
Ultraviolet
Heart disease and cancer combined cause nearly what percent of all
U.S. deaths: 10, 25, 50, or 75? (Answer number)
50
Which statement about smoking is true: A) not risky; B) increases heart attack risk; C) decreases stroke risk; D) both B and D? (Answer letter or phrase)
Both B and D
Unit that makes up the tissues of the body.
Cell
Factors involving education, work, income, and access to healthcare
Socioeconomic risk factors
Scientific studies show that sun exposure is the leading risk factor for this
Skin cancer
A person’s workplace and type of work affects health and wellness. Is this an environmental factor? (Answer one word)
Yes
The leading cause of death in the United States.
Heart disease
The leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the U.S. is ______.
Accidents