Theory Ch.7 Disease

Theory Ch.7 Disease

Albinism

Is characterized by a complete lack of pigment (in the skin, eyes, and hair). This condition occurs if a child receives a copy of specific gene from BOTH the mother and father.

Multiple Choice

How would you classify Albinism?

• congenital

• hereditary

• environmental

• nutritional

Open Ended

What is another example of a hereditary or genetic disease?

Sickle Cell Anemia

Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary/genetic disorder that causes the red blood cells to be shaped incorrectly. If you inherit two copies of this faulty gene (one from each parent) you will have this condition. Sickle cell anemia is more prevalent in the parts of the world shaded in grey and black on this map.

Multiple Choice

Why is sickle cell anemia more prevalent in certain parts of the world?

• because of exposure to chemicals and pesticides in these regions

• because it makes them more protected from contracting malaria from mosquitoes

• because people who have sickle cell anemia tend to produce more offspring

Spina Bifida

Spina bifida is a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly. The tube containing the spinal cord and brain can be partially, or completed, opened resulting in paralysis. Spina Bifida is more prevalent in babies whose mothers don't get enough FOLIC ACID in their diets during pregnancy.

Multiple Choice

What two categories can the disorder "spina bifida" be classified as?

• hereditary and congenital

• congenital and infectious

• hereditary and nutritional

• congenital and nutritional

FAS video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEFalLp782g

Open Ended

What is ONE of the various effects of fetal alcohol exposure? (In other words, what is one of the symptoms of FAS?)

Multiple Choice

Fetal alcohol syndrome is congenital and nutritional (it is a birth defect that occurs during pregnancy and it is due to exposure to a chemical). How else could you classify Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?

• terminal

• incurable

• infectious

• acute

Open Ended

What do you think is one of the leading causes of death in the United States?

Heart Disease

• coronary artery disease

• artherosclerosis

• heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias)

• myocardial infraction (heart attack)

• CHF (congestive heart failure)

Atherosclerosis

buildup of plaque in the arteries

Leading causes and contributors of atherosclerosis

high cholesterol, high triglycerides (fats) in the blood, smoking, obesity, diabetes, and inflammation