Diabetes
What is the main difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin, while Type 2 diabetes involves insulin resistance.
What is a virus
What is the medical term for high blood pressure
hypertension
What condition is characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways, leading to wheezing and shortness of breath?
Asthma
Is diabetes infectious or non-infectious?
Non-infectious x6
What organ is primarily affected by diabetes?
How is tuberculosis primarily spread?
Through airborne particles when an infected person coughs or sneezes
what is a common symptom of a heart attack?
Chest pain or discomfort x4
What is the most common cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Smoking x5
Can the flu be spread from person to person?
Yes, it is infectious
What hormone regulates blood sugar levels?
What is insulin x3
What is the name of the bacteria that causes strep throat?
Streptococcus pyogenes
Name one lifestyle change that can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Quitting smoking, exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, or managing stress.
Name a bacterial infection that affects the lungs and can cause severe coughing and breathing difficulties.
Tuberculosis
Is hypertension considered an infectious disease?
No, it is non-infectious
Name one long-term complication of diabetes
Neuropathy (nerve damage), retinopathy (eye damage), nephropathy (kidney damage), or cardiovascular disease.
Which viral disease is also known as varicella?
Chickenpox x2
What condition is characterized by the buildup of plaque in the arteries?
Atherosclerosis.
What respiratory condition is often triggered by allergens or irritants?
Asthma
What type of disease is caused by pathogens?
Infectious disease
what lifestyle change can help manage type 2 diabetes?
Healthy diet, regular exercise, weight management, and medication adherence.
What are three main types of infectious agents?
bacteria, viruses, and fungi
What is the role of HDL cholesterol in the body?
HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream.
What device is commonly used to measure lung function in respiratory patients?
Spirometer
Name a non-infectious disease caused by lifestyle factors.
Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or cancer.