Body Organisation Flashcards
1
Q
Body’s four primary cavities
A
- Cranial
- Thoracic
- Abdominal
- Pelvic
2
Q
Risk Factors of disease
A
Dietary choices
Lifestyle influences
Drugs
Exposure to harmful substancess
3
Q
metal toxicity can cause
A
Cell damage
Alzheimer’s disease
Nuerological damage
Cancer
4
Q
What is oxidative damage
A
Damage of a structure by an unstable molecule containing oxygen
5
Q
Risk factors of Oxidative damage
A
Toxins
Stress
Smoking
Diets rich in refined sugars & processed foods
6
Q
Examples of oxidative damage
A
Cardiovascular disease
Cancer
Plaque
Neurological damage
7
Q
Treatment of oxidative damage
A
Anti-oxidants such as vitamin A, C, E & beta-carotene help neutralise highly reactive free-radicals
