Non-infectious Diseases

Which disease is due to a body part wearing out?

• metabolic disease

• genetic disorder

• cancer

• degenerative disease

• inflammatory disease

Which disease is due to the body reacting to common substances?

• metabolic disease

• genetic disorder

• cancer

• degenerative disease

• inflammatory disease

Which disease is due to inheriting a gene that doesn't work properly?

• metabolic disease

• genetic disorders

• cancer

• degenerative diseases

• inflammatory diseases

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which disease is due to uncontrolled cell growth?

• metabolic disease

• genetic disorders

• cancer

• degenerative diseases

• inflammatory diseases

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Which disease is due to an incorrect chemical reaction in the body?

• metabolic disease

• genetic disorders

• cancer

• degenerative diseases

• inflammatory diseases

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS1-4

Non-infectious diseases are caused by a pathogen.

• true

• false

What is the name of the disorder where the body produces an immune response to its own proteins?

• cancer

• autoimmunity

• self-help

• anaphylactic shock

Which chemical is released by white blood cells when the immune system comes across an environmental allergen?

• hydrochloric acid

• mucus

• interferon

• histamine

CAD (coronary artery disease) affects which organ?

• lungs

• heart

• skin

• liver

Which 2 disorders are examples of degenerative disorders?

• CAD

• arthritis

• leukaemia

• arteriosclerosis