Lesson 1
A chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygenated blood.
What is angina pectoris
A laboratory analysis of a section of tissue taken from a site where abnormal cell growth is suspected is a _____________.
What is biopsy
A type of disease where the immune system attacks it's own healthy tissues and organs.
What is autoimmune disease
This word refers to hearing loss so severe that a hearing aid doesn’t help.
What is disability
Leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Exposure to cigarette smoke, radon, or asbestos
What is lung cancer
A disease that is not transmitted by another person, or a vector, nor from the environment.
What is noncommunicable disease
The biopsy results were a huge relief, confirming that the tumor was ________ and not cancerous, meaning it would not spread to other parts of the body.
What is benign
Glucose metabolism is the primary problem a person with this disease.
What is diabetes
This is a law prohibiting discrimination against people with physical or mental disabilities.
What is mental retardation
Found mostly in men over age 55. Possible hereditary link, possible link to high-fat diet
What is prostate cancer
Irregular heartbeats
What is arrhythmias
A substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue
What is carcinogen
An inflammatory condition in which the small airways in the lungs become narrowed, causing difficulty in breathing.
What is asthma
This prohibits discrimination against people with physical or mental disabilities
What is Americans with Disabilities Act
Second leading cause of cancer death for women. Genetic factors, obesity, alcohol use, physical inactivity
What is breast cancer
High blood pressure.
What is hypertension
The symptoms and signs of the cancer have disappeared or been significantly reduced.
What is remission.
These are major ways that people can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Name at least two.
What are losing excess weight, eating a healthy diet, and getting regular physical activity.
Physical challenges for people with impairments might include... (Give at least two)
What are disht, hearing, and motor impairment
Occurs mostly in people over 40. Use of tobacco, chewing tobacco, or alcohol
What is mouth cancer
Damage to the heart muscle caused by a reduced or blocked blood supply, usually because of atherosclerosis.
What is a heart attack
Which type of cancer is most common in the United States?
What is skin cancer
Which TWO diseases cause joint pain and stiffness, along with swelling and reduced joint mobility.
What is osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Modification or adjustment to a job, work environment, or application process that allows a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential job functions, participate in the hiring process, or enjoy equal employment opportunities
What is accommodation.
Most common type of cancer in the United States. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun, tanning beds, sun lamps, or other sources
What is skin cancer