Biology Chapter on Diseases and Respiration

What characterizes a malignant tumor compared to a benign tumor?

Which nutrient deficiency is primarily associated with the disease Rickets?

What is the main outcome of anaerobic respiration compared to aerobic respiration?

Which of the following is a common symptom associated with Anemia?

Which of the following statements about diabetes is true?

Cancer

Definition: A mutation in a gene controlling cell division, causing cells to divide abnormally, resulting in a tumor.
Benign Tumor: Stays in one place, weaker.
Malignant Tumor: May spread, stronger.
Treatment: Chemotherapy, radiation therapy.

Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration

Aerobic Respiration: Requires oxygen.
Path: Oxygen inhaled through nose/mouth, down trachea and bronchi, into alveoli. Diffuses into bloodstream, carried to heart, right atrium, then to working muscles via arteries.
Anaerobic Respiration: Does not require oxygen.

Diet and Health

Diet impacts health significantly.
Deficiency diseases: Diseases caused by nutrient deficiencies.
Examples: Rickets, Anemia.
Symptoms of deficiency diseases include: Soft bones, tiredness.
Food sources of nutrients: Fish, red meat, eggs, broccoli, orange.

Non-Communicable Diseases

Definition: Diseases that cannot be transferred or spread from one person to another.
Examples: Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, AIDS.
Cancer: Can be a result of poor diet or malnutrition, leading to nutrient deficiencies.

This quiz covers important concepts related to cancer, respiration types, diet and health, and non-communicable diseases. Test your knowledge on definitions, differences between benign and malignant tumors, and the impact of diet on health and deficiency diseases. Perfect for biology students looking to reinforce their understanding of these critical topics.