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What type of disorders cause issues in tissues, organs, or body structures?
What type of disorders cause issues in tissues, organs, or body structures?
- Infectious diseases
- Autoimmune diseases
- Degenerative diseases (correct)
- Metabolic disorders
Which of the following is an example of a neurodegenerative disease?
Which of the following is an example of a neurodegenerative disease?
- Thalassemia
- Down syndrome
- Alzheimer's disease (correct)
- Sickle cell anemia
What is the primary characteristic of neurodegenerative diseases?
What is the primary characteristic of neurodegenerative diseases?
- They are primarily caused by infections.
- They cause gradual breakdown of the nervous system. (correct)
- They affect only the muscular system.
- They resolve over time.
Which condition is NOT typically classified as a degenerative disease?
Which condition is NOT typically classified as a degenerative disease?
What type of disease is sickle cell anemia considered?
What type of disease is sickle cell anemia considered?
Which of the following diseases is classified as a metabolic disease?
Which of the following diseases is classified as a metabolic disease?
What are microorganisms commonly referred to as?
What are microorganisms commonly referred to as?
Which disease is NOT an example of a neurodegenerative disease?
Which disease is NOT an example of a neurodegenerative disease?
What characterizes a metabolic disease?
What characterizes a metabolic disease?
Where can microorganisms typically be found?
Where can microorganisms typically be found?
Which symptom is associated with moderate severity?
Which symptom is associated with moderate severity?
Which condition indicates severe respiratory failure?
Which condition indicates severe respiratory failure?
What is a severe symptom characterized by low levels of oxygen in the blood?
What is a severe symptom characterized by low levels of oxygen in the blood?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with severe respiratory issues?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with severe respiratory issues?
Which severe symptom is related to a problem with the rate of the heartbeat?
Which severe symptom is related to a problem with the rate of the heartbeat?
What is a characteristic of inactivated vaccines?
What is a characteristic of inactivated vaccines?
Which of the following diseases is commonly prevented by an inactivated vaccine?
Which of the following diseases is commonly prevented by an inactivated vaccine?
Why might individuals need many doses of an inactivated vaccine?
Why might individuals need many doses of an inactivated vaccine?
What is a potential disadvantage of inactivated vaccines compared to attenuated vaccines?
What is a potential disadvantage of inactivated vaccines compared to attenuated vaccines?
Which of these vaccines is NOT inactivated?
Which of these vaccines is NOT inactivated?
What is the primary effect of the rigidity in certain blood cells on the circulatory system?
What is the primary effect of the rigidity in certain blood cells on the circulatory system?
Which organ is particularly vulnerable to damage due to restricted blood flow caused by certain blood cell characteristics?
Which organ is particularly vulnerable to damage due to restricted blood flow caused by certain blood cell characteristics?
What is a common symptom experienced by individuals affected by undefined rigid blood cells?
What is a common symptom experienced by individuals affected by undefined rigid blood cells?
How does reduced blood flow due to certain blood cells impact the body?
How does reduced blood flow due to certain blood cells impact the body?
What level of symptom severity can individuals experience due to vascular occlusive crises?
What level of symptom severity can individuals experience due to vascular occlusive crises?
Study Notes
Genetic Disease
- Examples include Down syndrome, Thalassemia, and sickle cell anemia.
Degenerative Disease
- Cause problems in tissues, organs, or body structures.
- In neurodegenerative diseases, the nervous system breaks down over time.
- Examples include Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
Metabolic Disease
- Caused by abnormal chemical reactions in the body that disrupt metabolism.
- Examples include Diabetes and hypertension.
Microbial Concept of Infectious Disease
- Microorganisms, also called microbes, are present in air, food, and plants, and are found on all surfaces.
Symptoms - Moderate
- Breathing difficulty and tachypnea (abnormally rapid breathing).
Symptoms - Severe
- Hypoxemia (low level of oxygen in the blood), acute respiratory distress syndrome (deteriorating respiratory failure), arrhythmia (a problem with the rate of the heartbeat), and septic shock due to multi-organ dysfunction.
Inactivated Vaccine
- Dead version of the germs that cause the disease can be used.
- This type of vaccine does not provide as strong protection as an attenuated vaccine.
- May need many doses.
- Examples include hepatitis A, influenza, and polio.
Sickle Cell Disease Symptoms
- Some individuals will have mild symptoms, while others will have repetitive vascular occlusive crises.
- Sickle cells are very rigid, causing them to become stuck in the narrow capillaries, which reduces blood flow to various parts of the body and results in organ damage, especially the spleen.
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This quiz covers various types of diseases including genetic, degenerative, and metabolic diseases, along with the microbial concept of infectious diseases. It also discusses symptoms associated with moderate and severe conditions, and provides insights into inactivated vaccines. Test your understanding of these essential health topics!
