Acute Disease
What is an acute disease? Provide one example.
An acute disease is a condition that comes on suddenly and is often severe. Example: Influenza.
Define a chronic disease and give an example
A chronic disease is a long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured. Example: Diabetes
What is a degenerative disease? Provide an example
A degenerative disease involves the gradual deterioration of function or structure. Example: Alzheimer's Disease.
This disease is characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.
Diabetes
This degenerative disease impairs memory and cognitive function, primarily affecting the elderly
Alzheimer's Disease
Name one common acute respiratory disease
Pneumonia
Name a chronic disease often linked to obesity
Type 2 Diabetes
Name a common degenerative joint disease
Osteoarthritis
This chronic lung disease is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
This condition, often age-related, leads to the gradual loss of bone density
Osteoporosis.
What is the typical duration of an acute disease?
Usually lasts less than six months
What is the leading cause of chronic disease in many developed countries?
Lifestyle factors, such as poor diet and lack of exercise, can contribute to the development of diabetes.
What factor is commonly associated with the progression of degenerative diseases?
Aging
This disease involves the body’s immune system attacking its own tissues, leading to inflammation.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
This disease is characterized by the progressive loss of motor control due to neuron damage
Parkinson's Disease.
Identify a common acute gastrointestinal disease
Gastroenteritis
Describe one impact of chronic diseases on daily life
Chronic diseases can limit physical activity and require ongoing management
Describe how lifestyle choices can influence degenerative diseases
Poor diet and lack of exercise can accelerate the degeneration of body systems
This chronic condition affects the heart and blood vessels
Cardiovascular Disease
This degenerative disease affects the spinal cord and brain, leading to muscle weakness
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
What distinguishes acute diseases from chronic diseases?
Acute diseases have a rapid onset and a short duration; chronic diseases last for a long time.
What is the difference between a chronic disease and an acute exacerbation of a chronic disease?
Chronic diseases persist over time, while an exacerbation is a sudden worsening of symptoms
Explain the term "neurodegenerative disease" and give an example.
A neurodegenerative disease affects the neurons in the brain and nervous system. Example: Parkinson's Disease.
This chronic disease is characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormone
Hyperthyroidism
This condition involves the gradual degeneration of the retina, leading to vision loss
Macular Degeneration