Hereditary Diseases 1
Cystic Fibrosis affects what part of the body the most?
Cystic Fibrosis affects the lungs the most
what disease is a chronic hereditary eye disease characterized by black pigmentation and gradual degeneration of the retina.
retinitis pigmentosa
what is an infectious disease by definition
an illnesses caused by microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites
What is another name for the flu
Influenza
Name one symptoms of Malaria
Fever
Chills
Sweating
Headache
Muscle and body aches
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Fatigue
What does color blindness affect and how?
Color blindness affects the retina and it takes away the ability to see and distinguish certain colors or no color at all
What disease causes oval blood cells?
Sickle cell.
Is chicken pox caused by virus or bacteria
Virus
What part of the body does Measles affect
The respiratory system
Name one symptom of type one diabetes
Excessive thirst
Frequent urination
Extreme hunger
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue
Blurred vision
What is hemophilia?
Genetic bleeding disorder that comes from blood clotting
What disease is a cancer found in 1 out of 8 women in the US
breast cancer
what disease poisons your blood and is transmitted through body fluids or physical contact
HIV/AIDS
what disease infects the lungs and is spread through the air
tuberculosis
what is the most common symptom of sickle cell?
Pain
What is familial Hypercholesterolemia?
A genetic condition that causes high levels of low-density lipoprotein, chrolesteral in the blood
what condition causes a lack of melanin in the skin, hair and eyes.
Albinism
What disease is found in the gut and can cause diarrhea and vommiting?
E.coli/Norovirus
What is the 3 most common infectious disease
Tuberculosis
COVID 19
Common Cold
What is a common symptom of hemophelia
Prolonged bleeding
what is type one diabetes
an autoimmune disease where the body attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, requiring lifelong insulin therapy
what lung condition causes lack of breathe and ability to breathe correctly, caused in the bronchitis
asthma
What was COVID 19 caused by?
Infection in the respiratory system.
is Malaria bacterial, viral, or parasitic?
Parasitic
what is TWO symptoms of norovirus
vomit and diarrhea