Diseases

Question 1

Describe the process of cardiovascular disease (6).

Answer 1

1) Fatty deposits build up in the coronary arteries.

2) This causes the formation of blood clots.

3) Blood clots can block the artery.

4) This restricts oxygen to some cells.

5) Those cell then die.

6) If too many cells die then you will have a heart attack.

Question 2

Explain 3 risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Answer 2

1) Smoking

2) High blood pressure

3) Too much salt or fat in your diet.

Question 3

What is meant by “health”?

Answer 3

Health is the overall state of physical and mental well-being.

Question 4

Name 4 factors than can affect your health.

Answer 4

1) Diet

2) Exercise

3) Community

4) Genes

Question 5

Describe how cancer affects the body (4)

Answer 5

1) Cells begin to divide uncontrollably

2) This leads to lumps on the body

3) Benign tumors are slow, harmless.

4) Malignant tumors are fast, aggressive and mobile.

Question 6

Name 4 risk factors for cancer.

Answer 6

1) Smoking

2) Diet

3) Sun exposure

4) Unprotected sex