Understanding Common Health Conditions

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What is Alzheimer's disease characterized by?

  • Loss of transparency in the lens
  • Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic cells
  • Involvement of the brain areas controlling thought and memory (correct)
  • Chronic muscle pain

What is the leading cause of dementia?

  • Fibromyalgia
  • Pancreas disorder
  • Alzheimer's disease (correct)
  • Diabetes mellitus

What is the main function of the pancreas?

  • Regulating visual clarity
  • Producing red blood cells
  • Playing a role in both digestive and endocrine systems (correct)
  • Controlling insulin resistance

What is fibromyalgia characterized by?

<p>Diffuse or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder results from defects in insulin secretion or action?

<p>Type 2 Diabetes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of heart attack?

<p>Blockage of coronary arteries due to plaque build-up (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does hypertension refer to?

<p>Higher than normal blood pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of jaundice?

<p>Yellow discoloration of the skin due to excessive bilirubin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of atrophy?

<p>Weakness or wearing away of body tissues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does dysphagia signify?

<p>Difficulty in swallowing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is arthritis defined?

<p>Inflammatory condition of joints (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is dermatology concerned with?

<p>Yellow discoloration of skin and eyes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'Appendicitis'?

<p>Inflammation of the appendix (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by bronchial airflow obstruction?

<p>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Asthma?

<p>Bronchial tubes inflammation triggered by an allergic reaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of Parkinson's disease?

<p>Fine muscle tremors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition involves damage to retinal nerve fibers and optic nerve due to increased pressure?

<p>Glaucoma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Otitis media' refer to?

<p>Inflammation of the ear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of scoliosis?

<p>Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is characterized by uncontrolled cell division and invasion into other tissues?

<p>Cancer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do red blood cells (Erythrocytes) primarily carry throughout the body?

<p>Oxygen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main symptom of polyuria?

<p>Excessive urination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is characterized by marked loss of bone density and increased bone porosity?

<p>Osteoporosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of HIV on the immune system?

<p>Damaging or killing T cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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