Cancer and Diabetes Overview
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Unprotected sex with multiple partners can increase the risks of developing certain types of cancers.

True

Cervical cancer can result from a sexually transmitted disease, such as chlamydia.

True

Cancer is caused when healthy cells begin to mutate and grow uncontrollably.

True

Cancers that affect epithelial tissues are called __________.

<p>carcinomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lymphomas are types of cancers that affect __________.

<p>the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

Both skin and lung cancer are classified as carcinomas.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a source of energy for external radiation therapy?

<p>Beta</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior is most likely to increase your chance of developing cancer?

<p>Spending too many hours in the sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agents that increase the likelihood of developing cancer are called carcinogens.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chlamydia can increase a woman's risk for developing __________.

<p>cervical cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Women of childbearing age are more likely to develop autoimmune diseases than men of a similar age.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

People with type 2 diabetes have to monitor their blood sugar levels and take insulin to manage the disease.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Type 2 diabetes usually appears after age 40.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Immune disorders result from both underactive and overactive immune systems.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Type 1 diabetes is caused by a mutated gene.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of type 2 diabetes?

<p>obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hereditary diseases involves multiple genetic mutations?

<p>complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an immune disorder?

<p>asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

<p>Type 1 diabetes is also known as juvenile diabetes because it begins during childhood. Type 2 diabetes happens later in life as a result of obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and poor choices in diet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one similarity and one difference between cystic fibrosis and Down syndrome.

<p>Both diseases are hereditary, but cystic fibrosis occurs as a result of a single gene that is mutated during the development of the fetus; Down syndrome happens when a fetus inherits an extra copy of the 21st chromosome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes?

<p>Loss of appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can influence the development and progression of noncommunicable diseases?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases is caused by a single mutated gene?

<p>Sickle cell anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

In your opinion, why might a person with a noncommunicable disease like diabetes be more accepted in social settings than a person with HIV?

<p>Most people are aware that diabetes is not a contagious disease, so people are more accepting of it. With HIV, many people still have misconceptions about how the virus is spread, leading them to discriminate against those with HIV.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following results from an incomplete chromosome?

<p>chromosomal disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

Diabetes is characterized by excessively low blood sugar levels.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person who was injured in a war and lost a portion of his leg is considered to have which of the following?

<p>impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Immune disorders result from both underactive and overactive immune systems.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Type 1 diabetes is caused by a mutated gene.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about diabetes?

<p>There are more cases of type 1 diabetes than of type 2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of type 2 diabetes?

<p>obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

People with type 2 diabetes have to monitor their blood sugar levels and take insulin to manage the disease.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Type 2 diabetes is treated with a medication to make the body sensitive to insulin.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cancer Overview

  • Unprotected sex with multiple partners heightens the risk of certain cancers.
  • Cervical cancer can be a result of sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia.
  • Cancer occurs when healthy cells mutate and grow uncontrollably.
  • Cancers affecting epithelial tissues are categorized as carcinomas.
  • Lymphomas specifically affect the immune system.
  • Both skin cancer and lung cancer fall under the carcinoma classification.
  • Carcinogens are agents that elevate the likelihood of cancer development.

Risks and Prevention

  • Spending excessive time in the sun significantly increases cancer risk.
  • Chlamydia is linked to a higher risk of developing cervical cancer.

Diabetes Overview

  • Women of childbearing age have a higher tendency to develop autoimmune diseases compared to men.
  • Type 2 diabetes management involves monitoring blood sugar levels and requires insulin for some patients.
  • Type 2 diabetes typically manifests after the age of 40 and is closely associated with obesity as a leading cause.

Immune Disorders and Hereditary Diseases

  • Immune disorders can result from both underactive and overactive immune systems.
  • Asthma is classified as an immune disorder.
  • Hereditary diseases like cystic fibrosis result from single gene mutations, while Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of the 21st chromosome.

Diabetes Types Comparison

  • Type 1 diabetes, known as juvenile diabetes, occurs in childhood; Type 2 diabetes generally develops later in life due to lifestyle factors.
  • Misconceptions about HIV transmission contribute to social stigma, making individuals with diabetes more accepted in social settings.

Genetic and Chromosomal Conditions

  • Sickle cell anemia is caused by a single mutated gene, while chromosomal diseases result from incomplete chromosomes.
  • Type 1 diabetes is incorrectly thought to be caused by a mutated gene; it is characterized by an autoimmune reaction against insulin-producing cells.

Diabetes Awareness

  • Symptoms of diabetes do not typically include loss of appetite.
  • Noncommunicable diseases can be influenced by diet, genetics, and air quality.

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Explore the crucial aspects of cancer and diabetes, including their risks, causes, and preventive measures. Learn how certain behaviors and health conditions increase the likelihood of developing these significant diseases.

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