disease test Flashcards
1
Q
what is a synapse
A
Synapses are gaps between neurones and can be found at each junction of a reflex arc
2
Q
what are neurotransmitters
A
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that diffuse across synapses and bind to receptors on the next neurone
3
Q
what is a non communicable disease
A
cannot be transmitted
4
Q
what are examples of non communicable diseases
A
heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and chronic lung disease
5
Q
what is a communicable disease
A
spread from one person to another
6
Q
what are examples of communicable diseases
A
hiv, covid 19, aids, stds, flu
