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What are the two types of arthritis?
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Who does arthritis affect more?
Women
What are the signs and symptoms of arthritis?
Pain around the joint, lack of motion, stiffness, grating, and swelling around the joint
What are the treatment options for arthritis?
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What are the signs and symptoms of osteoporosis?
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What are the specialist medical fields related to the musculoskeletal system?
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What is inflammation?
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What is the function of the musculoskeletal system?
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What are the main components of the musculoskeletal system?
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What are the common conditions that can affect the musculoskeletal system?
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True or false: Diseases of the body systems can be communicable or non-communicable?
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True or false: An acute disease is a long-lasting illness?
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True or false: Tuberculosis is a communicable disease?
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True or false: Influenza is a non-communicable disease?
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True or false: Malaria is a bacterial or viral disease?
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True or false: Arthritis is a communicable disease.
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True or false: Osteoporosis only affects women.
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True or false: Lack of motion is a common symptom of arthritis.
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True or false: Osteoporosis causes easily fractured bones.
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True or false: Physical therapy is a treatment option for arthritis.
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Study Notes
Arthritis
- There are two main types of arthritis: Osteoarthritis (wear and tear on joints) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (autoimmune condition)
- Arthritis affects more women than men, especially in the case of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Signs and Symptoms of Arthritis
- Joint pain and stiffness
- Swelling, redness, and warmth around the affected joints
- Limited range of motion
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
Treatment Options for Arthritis
- Medications to reduce pain and inflammation
- Physical therapy to improve joint mobility and strength
- Lifestyle changes, such as weight loss and exercise
- Surgery in severe cases
Osteoporosis
- A condition characterized by brittle and porous bones, making them prone to fractures
- Signs and symptoms may not be apparent until a fracture occurs
- Risk factors include age, family history, and lack of calcium and vitamin D
Musculoskeletal System
- A system that includes the bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments
- Its main function is to provide support, stability, and movement to the body
- The main components of the musculoskeletal system are bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments
Common Conditions Affecting the Musculoskeletal System
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Back pain
- Tendinitis
- Sprains and strains
Diseases and Infections
- True: Diseases of the body systems can be communicable (infectious) or non-communicable
- False: An acute disease is not a long-lasting illness, but rather a sudden and severe one
- True: Tuberculosis is a communicable disease
- False: Influenza is a communicable disease, not non-communicable
- True: Malaria is a bacterial or viral disease
- False: Arthritis is a non-communicable disease, not communicable
- False: Osteoporosis can affect both men and women, not only women
- False: Lack of motion is not a common symptom of arthritis, but rather a consequence of the condition
- True: Osteoporosis causes easily fractured bones
- True: Physical therapy is a treatment option for arthritis
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Test your knowledge of diseases and disorders with this quiz! Learn about communicable diseases, which can be passed from person to person, and non-communicable diseases, which cannot. Explore the impact these medical conditions have on the body's systems and enhance your understanding of the disruptions they cause.
