communicable
communicable disease is
what is spreadable?
diseases that cant be spread from person to person
what is noncommunicable disease
allergy definition
abnormal immune reaction to ordinary harmless substances
define type 1&2 diabetes.
type 1:immune system destroys insulin producing cells of the pancreas. Type 2: the body cannot effectively use the insulin produced
reaction in eyes, skin, saliva, mucus, immune system, inflammation, and fever are all part of what?
what is 3 lines of defense
2 types of non-communicable diseases are
what is chronic and degenerative
contact made, histamine is released, sneezing, watery eyes, and swelling.
how do you get type 1 diabetes
genetics, environment
main ways communicable diseases are spread
what is direct, indirect, contact with a vector, and other contacts
main causes of non-communicable diseases are...
lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and present at birth.
3 main allergens
airborne pollen, animal dandruff, and foods.
what are a few ways to get type 2 diabetes
high sugar and fat over years, high alcohol consumption, and obesity
b-cells and t-cells help doing what?
what is b-cells release antibodies, t-cells activate macrophages.
examples of chronic and degenerative noncommunicable diseases are the following...
allergies, asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, arthritis, multiple-sclerosis, alzheimers.
name 3 ways to prevent allergies
avoid allergen, take medication-antihistamine injections, gain immunity.
vaccines only help if...
you don't already have the disease
all of the main chronic, degenerative, and present at birth diseases in our notes are...
allergies, asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, cancer, fetal alcohol syndrome, down syndrome, and heart defects.
name all allergies in our textbook
airborne pollen, animal dandruff, foods: peanuts, gluten, milk, bees, mosquitoes, penicillin, latex balloons, and play equipment
you cant prevent type 1. type 2 is healthy diet, balanced, reduce sugary foods, exercise regularly, reduce stress, avoid tobacco