disease Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
Q

Any condition that interferes with homeostasis

A

disease

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2
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Any condition that interferes with homeostasis

A

disease

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3
Q

To decay most common disease in man

A

dental carries

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4
Q

Processed by which malignant tumor spreads to other parts of the body

A

metastasis

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5
Q

skin cancer caused by over exposure to the UV rays

A

melanoma

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6
Q

occurs when some of the body cells begin to divide and grow in abnormally fast paste

A

cancer

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7
Q

heart beats abnormally

A

arrhythmia

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8
Q

Build up a fatty deposits that eventually blocks blood flow

A

atherosclerosis

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9
Q

coronary artery supplying, the heart becomes blocked

A

heart attack

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10
Q

Substance that the body reacts to

A

allergens

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11
Q

Can lead to other serious conditions

A

common cold

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12
Q

infected animals

A

vectors

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13
Q

Only affect the person who has the disease caused by malfunctioning cells or improper nutrition

A

noninfectious

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14
Q

occurs when a pathogen invades the body

A

infectious

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15
Q

Disease- causing like bacteria and viruses

A

pathogen

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