Communicable Diseases
Non-communicable disease
Asthma
Cancer
100

What is a communicable disease?

A disease that can be passed from one person to another.

100

What is a non-communicable disease?

A disease that is not transmitted from one person to another.

100

What is Asthma?

A respiratory disorder that is caused by narrowing or obstruction in the airways.

100

What is cancer?

A disease characterized by the rapid and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.

200

What are the 4 major pathogens?

Bactria, Viruses, Fungi, Parasites

200

What are 3 causes of a Non-communicable disease?

Lifestyle choices, Environmental Factors, Presented at Birth.

200

What are some symptoms of Asthma?

Cough, Chest tightness, Shortness of breath

200

What is a tumor?

A mass of abnormal cells.

300

What are 4 ways pathogens are spread?

Direct contact, Indirect contact, Contact with a vector, Other contacts

300

What is a Chronic disease?

Diseases that are present either continuously or off and on over a long period of time.

300

What are some common causes of Asthma?

Emotional stresses, Exercise, Inhaled cigarette smoke, Animals, Dust, Grass

300

What are some lifestyle factors that cause cancer?

Smoking, suntanning, lack of exercise, unhealthy eating habits

400

What are some examples of a bacterial infection?

Pinkeye, Whooping cough, Strep throat, Tuberculosis, Food borne illness

400

What is a Congenital Disorder?

All disorders that are presented when the baby is born.

400

What are some prevention methods?

Avoid triggers, Use air filters, Dust ceiling fans, use and inhaler, Exercise regularly, Reduce stress

400

What are some environmental carcinogens that cause cancer?

Tobacco products, x-rays, chemicals, air water pollution.

500

What are your body's 3 lines of defense?

Line 1: Eyes, Skin Stomach, Saliva, and Mucus

Line 2: Immune System

Line 3: Lymphatic system

500

What is a Degenerative disease?

Diseases that cause further break down in the body cells, tissues, and organs as they progress

500

What happens when you have an asthma attack?

1. Inflammation of the airways

2. Clogging is caused by mucus or phlegm

3. Tightening of the airways occurs narrowing the bronchioles

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