Chronic Diseases
a group of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels
What is a Cardiovascular Disease
An abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should or do not die when they should
What is a tumor
a hormone produced by the pancreas that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels
What is Insulin
a usually harmless substance that triggers an allergic reaction in a susceptible person by causing their immune system to overreact and identify the substance as a danger
What is an Allergen
a group of conditions that cause inflammation and pain in the joints.
occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked, causing damage or death of the heart tissue
What is a Heart Attack
the spread of cancer cells from their original (primary) site to other parts of the body
What is Metastasis
A person produces little or no insulin
What is Type 1
Sneezing and Watery Eyes
What is a symptom of allergens
The most common type of Arthritis
What is osteoarthritis
an irregular and rapid beating of the heart's chambers, usually the atria (upper chambers)
What is Fibrillation
a substance or agent that can cause cancer
What is a Carcinogen
People produce sufficient insulin, but their body cells do not respond normally to insulin
What is Asthma
Membrane around the joint becomes inflamed
What is rheumatoid arthritis
a type of chest pain caused by a reduced blood flow to the heart muscle
Angina Pectoris
genes that have the potential to cause cancer when they are mutated or expressed abnormally
What is an Oncogene
family history of diabetes, being overweight, and a lack of physical activity.
What is Risk Factors of Type 2
Wheeze, Cough, or become short of breath
What is reactions to an Asthma Attack
Treatment for Arthritis
What is aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs, exercise, and rest.
medical condition where bleeding occurs within the brain tissue
What is a Cerebral hemorrhage
a medical procedure where a small sample of tissue or cells is removed from the body for examination under a microscope
What is a Biopsy
a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine
Diabetes
a natural chemical in your body with multiple roles, including acting as a chemical messenger in the immune system to defend against foreign invaders
What is a Histamine
commonly occurs in hips, knees, spine, and fingers.
What is Osteoarthritis