Cardiovascular Disease
Name the disease that is caused by death of tissue in the heart from lack of blood, can often be fatal
Heart attack
MRI is short for what?
Magnetic resonance imaging
Cancer cells from into what?
Tumors
Glaucoma, cataracts, muscular degeneration, and diabetes can cause what disability?
Impaired vision
How many types of diabetes are there?
What is the medical term for when your blood pressure is consistently measuring 140/90 or higher?
Hypertension
Name the three other testing tools from the chapter
-ECG/EKG or electrocardiogram
-Echocardiogram
-Arteriography
Tumors can be one of two things, what are the two types?
Benign or malignant
Certain diseases and physical injuries can cause what type of disability?
Impaired mobility
What is the main difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Describe atherosclerosis
The buildup of fatty substances on the walls of arteries.
Name two treatment methods from the chapter
-Balloon angioplasty
-Coronary bypass surgery
-artificial pacemaker
-heart transplant
What are the 3 ways to test for cancer?
-Chest x-ray
-Biopsy
-Mammogram
Impaired hearing can be caused by what?
-Birth defects/genetic disorders
-Exposure to excess noise
-Ear infections
What are the names of the two types of arthritis?
Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
A life threatening condition where the heart beats too slowly or too quickly or irregularly.
Arrythmia
List three healthy habits from the chapter that can reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease
-Maintain healthy weight
-Healthy diet
-Physically active
-Manage stress
-Monitor blood pressure
-Avoid smoking and drinking
What are the 4 treatments for cancers
-Surgery
-Radiation
-Chemotherapy
-Immunotherapy
This Act guarantees the rights of people with disabilities to have access to the same employment opportunities, services, and communication capabilities as everyone else
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
What is an identifier of Osteoarthritis that is not shared with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
-Caused by wear and tear or repeated injury.
-Usually develops later in life.
Name the condition which the heart slowly weakens over time
Congestive heart failure
List the 4 risk factors for cardiovascular disease that you cannot control
-heredity
-Ethnicity
-Gender
-Age
What does the "I" stand for in the CAUTION warning signs of cancer
Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing
This Act helps ensure that children with disabilities receive quality education alongside other students
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
When a person is exposed to an allergen, such as plant pollen, their immune system may release a chemical known as what?
Histamine