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WorksheetsQ4 CommunIcable and Non-Communicable Diseases
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Are noninfectious illnesses which may result from hereditary or lifestyle factors and not from pathogens
Communicable diseases
Non-Communicable diseases
Is synonymous to hypersensitivity, which refers to an exaggerated response to an antibody-forming substance or antigen.
Allergy
Asthma
Is a chronic condition in which breathing becomes difficult.
Allergy
Asthma
Is a disease of the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiovascular disease
Respiratory diseases
Occurs when coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked by waxy substance referred to as plaque
Coronary heart disease
Cardiovascular diseases
Refers to conditions that cause hardening and thickening of the arteries
Arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
A kind of arteriosclerosis where fat is deposited on arterial walls, which could harden and create plaque
Arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
The death of the heart muscle due to the lack of blood flow to the heart.
Heart attack
Angina pectoris
The chest pain resulting from narrowed coronary arteries because the heart gets inadequate quantity of oxygen
Angina pectoris
Rheumatic fever
When the immune system attacks the heart and causes fever, weakness, and damage to the valves in the heart
Angina pectoris
Rheumatic fever
The condition when heartbeat is not in rhythm
Arrhythmia
Congestive Heart Failure
Happens when the heart is not able or is below the normal capacity to pump blood causing liquid to accumulate in the lungs and other areas of the body
Arrhythmia
Congestive Heart Failure
Also known as cerebrovascular accident, occurs when blood vessels in the brain are broken or blocked
Heart attack
Stroke
Meaning of FAST or signs of stroke. Type your answer below.
Fungi causes skin infection.
True
False
Non-communicable diseases are also known as?
not severe diseases
chronic diseases
What is the immune system?
The antibiotics that fight diseases
The body system that fights ninjas
The body system that fights diseases
The medicine that makes you feel better
Lifestyle choices are small daily choices that you can make to help lower your risk of some diseases.
False
True
Viruses can replicate without a host.
True
False
Fever is an example of a _________, or a sign that you aren't feeling well.
ache
heredity
symptom
sign
