Non-Infectious Disease/Disorder

If an illness or disorder has a quick or sudden onset and recovery, it is said to be...

• chronic
• degenertive
• acute
• life threatening

This type of arthritis is caused by wear and tear on joints

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Asthma
• Dementia

The fatty substance that builds up on the insides of the arteries

• Plaque
• Tarter
• Gravy
• Plastic

Blood vessels that return blood to the heart are called...

• arteries
• capillaries
• veins
• valves

A group of diseases that involve the rapid, uncontrollable growth and spread of abnormal cells

• Cardiovascular disease
• Communicable disease
• Cancer
• Diabetes

Blood cells that carry oxygen and nutrients to the body

• White blood cells
• Platelets
• Red blood cells
• Hemoglobin

Sudden interference of blood flow to the brain can cause...

• a stroke
• a heart attack
• a heat stroke
• hypothermia

Carrying oxygen rich blood, what is the largest artery leaving the heart?

• Superior Vena Cava
• Inferior Vena Cava
• Pulmonary Artery
• Aorta

All are signs/symptoms of cancer EXCEPT...

• Thickening or lump
• Obvious change in a wart or mole
• A sore that does not heal
• A stomach ache or fever

A degenerative disease/disorder gets better over time.

• True
• False