health101 ch. 11 – Flashcards
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Asymptomatic
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Not showing or producing indications of a disease or medical condition.
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Atherosclerosis
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A common form of arteriosclerosis in which fatty substances form a deposit of plaque on the inner lining of arterial walls, restricting blood flow.
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Diverticular disease
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Diverticulosis and diverticulitis together are called diverticular disease.
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Computer tomography scan (CT scan)
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Radiologic scan produces cross-sectional images of a part of the body onto a computer screen.
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Dysplasia
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An abnormal growth or development of cells, tissues, organs, or bone.
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Mastectomy
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Removal of the breast
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Causal
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Implying a cause.
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Carcinogenesis
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Production of cancer
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Biopsy
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The process of removing tissue for examination.
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Hyperplasia
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An abnormal multiplication of cells.
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Gestational diabetes
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High blood sugar levels that occur during pregnancy.
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Human papilloma virus (HPV)
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One of the most commonly spread sexually transmitted infections, sometimes leading to genital warts.
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Hyperglycemia
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High blood sugar
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Hypoglycemia
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Blood glucose values that fall below 70 mg/dl.
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Carcinoma
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Cancers that form in epithelial tissues.
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Lymphatic system
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Interconnected spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs, by which lymph circulates throughout the body.
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Lumpectomy
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Surgical removal of a tumor.
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Impaired fasting blood glucose
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In impaired fast blood glucose, the blood glucose is between 100-125 mg/dl.
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Metabolic syndrome
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A cluster of problems including high cholesterol with high LDL and low HDL levels, high triglycerides, and high blood pressure.
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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An imaging technique that uses electromagnetic radiation to obtain images of soft tissue in the body.
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Lymphoma
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Cancer in the lymph nodes or glands.
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Leukemia
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Cancer that originates in bone marrow, or lymphatic system and spreads to the blood system.
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Asthma
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A non-curable lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways.
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Allergic response
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A response that occurs when the immune system is over-sensitive.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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A non-curable disease that results in progressive breathing discomfort, and disability.
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Inflammatory bowel disease
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A non-curable disease where the gastrointestinal tract becomes inflamed (Crohn's disease) or the bowel becomes irritated (irritable bowel syndrome).
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Neuropathy
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Damage to the nerves of the peripheral nervous system.
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Palliative care
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Care provided to reduce symptoms and manage pain.
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Metastasize
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The movement of cancerous cells in the body from the original location to a new location.
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Retinopathy
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Term that refers to some form of non-inflammatory damage to the retina of the eye.
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Tumor
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A mass of cells that may be benign or malignant.
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Papanicolaou test
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Test to detect cancerous or precancerous cells of the cervix allowing for early diagnosis of cancer.
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Sarcoma
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Cancers that are found in connective tissue.
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Type I diabetes
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A non-curable disease in which the islets cells do not produce insulin.
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Type II diabetes
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A disease in which the body does not produce enough or cannot efficiently use the insulin it produces.
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The process for diagnosing cancer begins with identifying its spread called: Bonding. Staging. Morphing. Transforming.
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Staging.
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Almost 80 percent of cancers are diagnosed: In children. In young adults. At a gradually diminishing rate from childhood to adulthood. In people who are 55 and older.
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In people who are 55 and older.
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Prostate cancer is typically a rapidly spreading cancer. True False
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False
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The incidence of breast cancer has increased in the past few years. True False
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False
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Risk factors for colorectal cancer include: History of anorexia or bulimia. Overconsumption of raw foods, particularly fruits and vegetables. Fasting and colonic irrigation. Smoking, obesity, heavy alcohol use, diet high in red meat.
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Smoking, obesity, heavy alcohol use, diet high in red meat.
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The most common cancer for men aged 15-34 is: Bladder cancer. Testicular cancer. Prostate cancer. Liver cancer.
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Testicular cancer.
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A tumor that is capable of metastasis is: Malignant. Benign. Hyperplasic. Autoimmune.
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Malignant.
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Modifiable risk factors that may reduce the incidence of breast cancer include: Consumption of 2 or more alcoholic drinks per day. Use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Limiting consumption of irradiated foods. Maintaining normal weight and moderate to vigorous physical activity.
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Maintaining normal weight and moderate to vigorous physical activity.
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The goal of treatment in lung cancer is to: Surgically remove all cancerous cells. Prevent metastasis. Use radiation to eliminate all cancerous cells. Use chemotherapy to eliminate all cancerous cells.
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Prevent metastasis.
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Very few cancers can be linked to heredity. True False
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True
