Lesson 1 "Cardiovascular Disease"

Turn to Page 254 Read the brief introduction to the chapter and look at the goals you will achieve this chapter.

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Lesson 1 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Cardiovascular disease - a disease of the heart and blood vessels.

Hypertension - high blood pressure.

Arteriosclerosis - a chronic disease in which the walls of the arteries thicken.

Atherosclerosis - a narrowing of the arteries due to a buildup of fat.

Heart attack - a condition in which the blood supply to the heart is greatly reduced or stopped.

Stroke - a condition in which the blood supply to a person's brain is suddenly blocked.

Risk factor - a trait or habit that increases a person's chances of having or getting a disease.

Section Review Answers

1. Hypertension is high blood pressure. It can lead to a heart attack because it causes the heart to pump harder than it normally would.
2. Arteriosclerosis is a chronic disease in which the walls of the arteries thicken.
3. After a mild heart attack, only a small amount of the heart's tissue is damaged
4. Risk factors that are inherited cannot be changed. Lifestyle risk factors are the result of choices that can be changed.
5. You might reason that stress could make a person eat or snack more, which could increase the amount of fat in their diet and cause them to gain weight to increase.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Did you find out about cardiovascular diseases and what causes them?

Lesson 2 "Cancer"

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Lesson 2 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Benign tumor - a mass of cells that are not harmful

Cancer - a group of diseases marked by the abnormal and harmful growth of cells.

Malignant tumor - a mass of cells that are harmful

Metastasize - spread cancer to distant tissues.

Chemotherapy - a cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells.

Radiation - a type of treatment that uses energy waves to destroy cancer cells.

Section Review Answers

1. Cancer is a group of diseases marked by the abnormal and harmful growth of cells.
2. A benign tumor is not harmful. A malignant tumor is a mass of cancerous cells that is harmful and invades normal tissue.
3. the seven warning signs of cancer are change in bowel or bladder habits, a sore that will not heal, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, indigestion or difficulty in swallowing, obvious change in a wart or mole, and nagging cough or hoarseness.
4. Most cases of lung cancer are caused by smoking and can be prevented by not smoking.
5. The three basic kinds of treatment for cancer are the following: chemotherapy, which uses drugs to kill cancer cells; radiation, which uses energy waves to destroy cancerous tissue; and surgery, which involves removing the cancer cells and nearby tissue.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you identify certain types of cancer?

Are you able to identify the warning signs of cancer?

Are you able to describe different ways cancer is treated?

Lesson 3 "Asthma"

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Lesson 3 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Asthma - a disease that affects the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.

Section Review Answers

1. Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs, making it hard to breathe.
2. During an asthma attack,, the air passages that carry air from the nose and moth to the lungs swell and become blocked.
3. pollen; paints, mold spores; animal dander; dust; cleaning products; dirty air filters; perfumes, deodorants, cosmetics, and other scented toiletries; foods such as eggs, dairy products, fish, and peanuts; hard exercise; air pollutants; cigarette smoke.
4. The best way to prevent an asthma attack is to avoid things and situations that trigger asthma.
5. To prevent asthma attacks, you can keep the sleeping area clean and dust-free, put pillows and mattresses in plastic, and wash linens in hot water every week.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Are you able to explain how asthma affects the lungs?

Can you identify ways to prevent asthma attacks?

Lesson 4 "Diabetes"

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Lesson 4 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Type I diabetes - Insulin-dependent diabetes.

Gestational diabetes - diabetes that develops during pregnancy.

Type II diabetes - Non-insulin- dependent diabetes.

cataract - a clouding of the lens of the eye.

Glaucoma - an eye disease in which pressure damages the main nerve of the eye.

Section Review Answers

1. Diabetes is a group of conditions in which blood sugar levels are much higher than normal.
2. Type I diabetes occurs because the body produces little or no insulin.
3. Symptoms of diabetes include frequent urination, excessive thirst or hunger, extreme tiredness, and unexplained weight loss.
4. health problems associated with diabetes include a higher risk of developing cardiovascular problems such as heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. People with diabetes also risk nerve damage that can lead to loss of feeling in feet or hands, or amputation of feet or legs. People with diabetes can also develop eye problems such as cataracts and glaucoma.
5. Gestational diabetes is diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It is treated by changing the woman's diet. Some women need to use insulin.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you compare and contrast different types of diabetes?

Are you able to describe ways people with diabetes monitor the disease?

Lesson 5 "Arthritis"

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Lesson 5 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Arthritis - a group of diseases marked by swollen and painful joints

Chronic disease - a disease that last a long time.

Rheumatoid arthritis - a type of arthritis caused by a defect in the immune system.

Rheumatoid factor - the antibody associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritus - a type of arthritis that causes a person's joints to get worse with age.

Septic arthritis - a swelling of the joints caused by an infection.

Section Review Answers

1. Arthritis is a group of diseases marked by swollen and painful joints.
2. When someone develops rheumatoid arthritis, the connective tissue between the joints becomes inflamed. Gradually, the normal tissue in the joints is replaced by scar tissue.
3. Septic arthritis is a swelling of the joints caused by an infection.
4. Osteopathic develops from the long-term wear and tear on joints that causes their condition to worsen with age.
5. Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition caused by a defect in the immune system. Septic arthritis is a swelling of the joints caused by an infection. Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that causes a person's joints to get worse with age.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you describe arthritis and some of its treatments?

Lesson 6 "Epilepsy"

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Lesson 6 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Epilepsy - A chronic disease that is caused by disordered brain activity.

Grand mal seizure - a seizure that affects a person's motor skills

Seizure - a physical or mental reaction to disordered brain activity.

Petit mal seizure - a seizure that affects a person's mental functions.

Fabrile seizure - a seizure that is common in young children.

Section Review Answers

1. Epilepsy is a chronic disease caused by disordered brain activity.
2. During an epileptic seizure, a person's motor or mental functions are disrupted, resulting in loss of control or parts of the body, confusion, or unconsciousness.
3. Grand mal seizures involve the loss of motor control, while petit mal seizures involve a disruption of mental functions. Grand mal seizures are also more severe and last longer than petit mal seizures.
4. If a person is having a seizure, you should move nearby objects, loosen the person's clothing, place a cushion under the person's head, turn the persons head to the side, do not put objects into the person's mouth, and call for help if the seizures lasts more than a few minutes.
5. It is important to move nearby objects when a person in having a seizure to protect the person form getting hurt by the objects.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Are you able to distinguish between the two types of epileptic seizures.

Can you explain what causes epileptic seizures?

 Preparing for Chapter 13 Test

Turn to Page 273 and read the Chapter 13 summary.

On pages 274-275 you will find the Chapter 13 review, complete the review.

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Take the Chapter 13 Test "Common Disease"

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Chapter 13 Review answers

1. type II diabetes
2. arthritis
3. type I diabetes
4. asthma
5. stroke
6. Atherosclerosis
7. seizures
8. Cancer
9. diabetes
10. rheumatoid arthritis
11. epilepsy
12. petit mal seizure
13. grand mal seizure
14. Cardiovascular disease can be prevented by eating a healthy, low-fat diet, getting regular exercise, and seeing a doctor for regular check-ups.
15. Skin cancer and lung cancer are caused largely by lifestyle choices. Lung cancer is almost always the result of smoking, while skin cancer is caused by harmful rays from the sun and tanning lamps. Breast cancer is more likely for women whose relatives have had disease. Prostate cancer often develops in men over the age of 65.
16. type I diabetes result when the pancreas makes little or no insulin In type II diabetes, the body makes insulin, but cells cannot recognize in and use it to break down glucose. Gestational diabetes is a type that occurs during pregnancy and is related to the nutritional needs of the growing baby.
17. The causes of arthritis are a defect in immune system, bacteria and viruses, and wear and tear caused by aging.
18. Grand mal seizures affect a person's ability to control his or her muscles. A petit mal seizure affects a person's mental functions. Grand mal seizures are more intense and last longer than petit mal seizures.
19. Accept all reasonable answers. Students might suggest telling the person about the health problems tobacco can cause, such as lung cancer. Students might also mention that tobacco is addictive because it contains the drug nicotine.
20. Your answer will depend on your physical condition, lifestyle, and their family medical histories.

Congratulations you finished Chapter 13!!