no-communicable diseases Flashcards
1
Q
how is a genetic disorder caused?
A
faulty alleles of genes
2
Q
how are genetic disorders spread?
A
passed to offspring but not to any other person
3
Q
when does malnutrition occur and what does it cause?
A
when you get too little or too much of particular nutrients in your diet
can cause a specific deficiency disease
4
Q
the drug- ethanol -affects the body in what ways?
A
large amounts of ethanol in the liver can lead to liver disease - cirrhosis
5
Q
what does a cirrhotic liver look like compared to a healthy one?
A
healthy liver : dark red, smooth and soft
cirrhotic liver: paler, larger, rough and much harder
6
Q
what is wrong with a cirrhotic liver?
A
doesn’t function well
can be fatal
