Chapter 19 JeopardyNon-Communicable Diseases
Causes of Non-Communicable
Disease
Cancer Heart &Circulatory Problems
Diabetes &Arthritis
Allergies & Asthma
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Diseases that are present either continuously or on and off over a
long period of time
Chronic Disease
Name of 3 causes of non-communicable diseases
Lifestyle choices Diseases present at birth,
Environmental factors
Diseases that are present at birth
Congenital Disease
What is an example of an environmental factor that can cause disease
LandfillsCarbon Monoxide
Smog
What is an example of a chronic disease?
Asthma
A mass of abnormal cells
Tumor
When cancer signs and symptoms disappear
Remission
Give an example of a carcinogen
Tobacco smoke, UV rays from the sun, alcohol
Explain the difference between a benign and malignant tumor
Benign=not cancerousMalignant=cancerous
What is the most common type of cancer?
Skin Cancer
High blood pressure
Hypertension
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
What is a group of disorders in which arteries harden and
become rigid
Arteriosclerosis
What heart disease occurs when fatty substances in the blood build up on the walls of the
arteries?
Atherosclerosis
What are 2 symptoms of a heart attack?
Chest pain & tightness, pain spread in the left arm, abdominals, back, & jaw, cold skin, nausea,
lightheadedness
Diabetes is a disease that is caused by a problem with what protein?
Insulin
The immune system attacks insulin producingcells in the pancreas for which
type of diabetes?
Type 1
What is the most common type of diabetes?
Type 2
A disease characterized by pain, inflammation, swelling, and stiffness in the joints that
leads to deformities in joints
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Name 3 ways to manage arthritis
Joint protection, rest, massages, heat & cold treatments, eating healthily, staying physically active
Substances that cause an allergic reaction
Allergens
What are the red bumps that might appear on your skin during
an allergic reaction?
Hives
What are chemicals in the body that cause the symptoms of the allergic reaction
Histamines
Name 3 common allergens
Pollen, insect bites/stings, food, plants
What area in the lungs tightens during an asthma attack making breathing difficult
Bronchial Tubes