KNHS 3312 Current Issues EXAM 1 correctly
answered to pass
1. Definition of • Abnormality of the structure or function of a part, organ or system
dis- ease • Disease can be felt by an individual, or by a group of individuals
(community, family, etc.)
**People respond ditterently to a disease
2. definition • More than an absence of disease
of health • Mind and body are able to function together as an integrated unit
3. Health and Many of us fluctuate from a continuum of health and disease as we
dis- ease progress through our lifecycle. Being healthy allows the individual to live
continuum in a state of complete physical and mental well-being.
Understand While disease can be a severe, life-threatening illness or something
the which causes discomfort. The midpoint in this contiunuum may be
fluctuation of considered a "neutral" posi- tion in which one is neither ill nor in ideal
health and good health. I am hopeful that most of us are between the midposition
dis- ease and the ideal state.
4. Categories of Dis- •Infectious disease--•Infectious organisms play a toll in at least half o
all human
ease illnesses
Understand • Examples: colds, strep throat, food poisoning
the general *Degenerative disease--•Disorders which involve tissue degeneration in an
defini- tion body system
and exam- • Examples: muscular dystrophy, Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis,
ples of each arthritis
dis- ease
• Nutritional disorders--•Dietary lack of essential vitamins,
minerals, proteins, or other substances required for health
• Examples: scurvy (lack of Vit. C), rickets (lack of Vit. D for bone
development), iron deficiency anemia which attects the blood. Also
includes excess intake of substances such as alcohol, vitamins,
minerals or too many calories.
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,KNHS 3312 Current Issues EXAM 1 correctly
answered to pass
• Metabolic disorders--
•Any disruption of
cellular metabolism:
• Hormones regulate
many metabolic reactions
• Ex. Hormone
producing glands and
the disease caused
by hormonal excess
or deficiency, such
as diabetes mellitus.
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,KNHS 3312 Current Issues EXAM 1 correctly
answered to pass
• Immune disorders--•System that protects humans against infectio
diseases
• Some deficiencies in the immune system are inherited, while
some are the result of an infection (ex. AIDS)
• Example: allergies, autoimmune disease
• Allergies: Immune system reacts against normally harmless
substances
• Autoimmune: Immune system becomes active against a
person's own tissues (rheumatoid arthritis, MS)
• Neoplasms--•Means: New growth
• Refers to cancer and other types of tumors
• Psychiatric disorders--Specializes in the treatment of mental disorde
5. Define etiology cause of disease
6. Know pan- demic
examples of
predisposing
causes
7. epidemic vs
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,KNHS 3312 Current Issues EXAM 1 correctly
answered to pass
• Factors known to up attects susceptibility
increase one's susceptibility • Living conditions and lifestyle - poor lifestyle habits (poor sleep,
to a specific disease lack of exercise, dietary choices)
• Increases the • Emotional disturbance - emotional upsets, stress, anxiety
probability of an individual • Physical and chemical damage- bruises, fractures, crushing
becoming sick
damage to tissues, UV exposure
• Examples:
• Preexisting illness- Having high BP, diabetes can increases
• Age - tissues
chances of contracting other diseases
degenerate with age
• Gender epidemic: this is a regional outbreak of disease
• Heredity- Genetic make- pandemic: this is an outbreak of a disease the spreads worldwide
8.
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answered to pass
1. Definition of • Abnormality of the structure or function of a part, organ or system
dis- ease • Disease can be felt by an individual, or by a group of individuals
(community, family, etc.)
**People respond ditterently to a disease
2. definition • More than an absence of disease
of health • Mind and body are able to function together as an integrated unit
3. Health and Many of us fluctuate from a continuum of health and disease as we
dis- ease progress through our lifecycle. Being healthy allows the individual to live
continuum in a state of complete physical and mental well-being.
Understand While disease can be a severe, life-threatening illness or something
the which causes discomfort. The midpoint in this contiunuum may be
fluctuation of considered a "neutral" posi- tion in which one is neither ill nor in ideal
health and good health. I am hopeful that most of us are between the midposition
dis- ease and the ideal state.
4. Categories of Dis- •Infectious disease--•Infectious organisms play a toll in at least half o
all human
ease illnesses
Understand • Examples: colds, strep throat, food poisoning
the general *Degenerative disease--•Disorders which involve tissue degeneration in an
defini- tion body system
and exam- • Examples: muscular dystrophy, Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis,
ples of each arthritis
dis- ease
• Nutritional disorders--•Dietary lack of essential vitamins,
minerals, proteins, or other substances required for health
• Examples: scurvy (lack of Vit. C), rickets (lack of Vit. D for bone
development), iron deficiency anemia which attects the blood. Also
includes excess intake of substances such as alcohol, vitamins,
minerals or too many calories.
1/
46
,KNHS 3312 Current Issues EXAM 1 correctly
answered to pass
• Metabolic disorders--
•Any disruption of
cellular metabolism:
• Hormones regulate
many metabolic reactions
• Ex. Hormone
producing glands and
the disease caused
by hormonal excess
or deficiency, such
as diabetes mellitus.
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46
,KNHS 3312 Current Issues EXAM 1 correctly
answered to pass
• Immune disorders--•System that protects humans against infectio
diseases
• Some deficiencies in the immune system are inherited, while
some are the result of an infection (ex. AIDS)
• Example: allergies, autoimmune disease
• Allergies: Immune system reacts against normally harmless
substances
• Autoimmune: Immune system becomes active against a
person's own tissues (rheumatoid arthritis, MS)
• Neoplasms--•Means: New growth
• Refers to cancer and other types of tumors
• Psychiatric disorders--Specializes in the treatment of mental disorde
5. Define etiology cause of disease
6. Know pan- demic
examples of
predisposing
causes
7. epidemic vs
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46
,KNHS 3312 Current Issues EXAM 1 correctly
answered to pass
• Factors known to up attects susceptibility
increase one's susceptibility • Living conditions and lifestyle - poor lifestyle habits (poor sleep,
to a specific disease lack of exercise, dietary choices)
• Increases the • Emotional disturbance - emotional upsets, stress, anxiety
probability of an individual • Physical and chemical damage- bruises, fractures, crushing
becoming sick
damage to tissues, UV exposure
• Examples:
• Preexisting illness- Having high BP, diabetes can increases
• Age - tissues
chances of contracting other diseases
degenerate with age
• Gender epidemic: this is a regional outbreak of disease
• Heredity- Genetic make- pandemic: this is an outbreak of a disease the spreads worldwide
8.
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