what is it
name a chronic disease
asthma, allergies, diabetes, high blood pressure
2 most common foods that cause an allergic reaction
milk and peanuts
factors that cause heart disease
age, gender, family history, stress, smoking, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise
what is a carcinogen
a substance that causes cancer
how is type 2 diabetes treated
by getting insulin for example shots
what is a chronic disease
diseases that are continues or on and off a long period of time
what is a common medicine used when an allergic reaction occurs
penicillin
what is heart disease
any condition that weakens the heart or blood vessels or interferes with their job
what is cancer
cancer is a disease characterized by the rapid and uncontrollable or growth of abnormal cells
how is type 1 diabetes treated
by monitoring blood sugar throughout the day
what is a non-communicable disease
a disease that is not transmitted from one person to another.
what are the 3 steps in an allergic reaction
contact is made with the allergen
histamine is released
immune system triggers a non specific response by releasing antibodies
name good lifestyle choices
exercise, reduce stress, eat healthy, sleep
what is an malignant tumor
when the cancer can spread and is very dangerous
what is type 2 diabetes
a chronic condition where the body becomes immune to insulin and cant make enough of the insullin
name the 2 types of non-communicable disease
chronic, and degenerative
what are allergies
an abnormal immune reaction to an ordinary harmless substance
when blood flow is greatly reduced or blocked
heart attack
what is a benign tumor
a tumor that does not spread basically harmless
what is type 1 diabetes
when the body destroys insulin producing cells in the pancreas
what is a congenital disorder
disorders present at birth
what are the 4 types of allergies
airborne, foods, stings, medicine
when a vain is removed to replace or help the heart pump
what is a bypass
what is it called when cancer goes away for a time then comes back
a remission or recurance
the pancreas does what
it makes hormones that regulate blood sugar and make cells to help absorb glucose