Donna was diagnosed with cancer. Cancer is a group of diseases that is characterized by
uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
solid tumour development.
the replication of genetic material.
a predictable spreading of abnormal cells.
Bill is diagnosed with colon cancer. If it has been caught early, the prognosis for this type of cancer is good, because
the treatments are so advanced.
the disease progresses slowly.
it can be cured with diet.
treatment can be delayed.
Amelia was just diagnosed with asthma. Asthma falls into which of the following disease or disorders category?
idiopathic disorders
allergies
pulmonary diseases
secondary breathing disorders
Because of a permanent inability to exhale normally, William’s grandfather must carry a tank of oxygen with him wherever he goes. What disease does William’s grandfather probably have?
congestive heart failure
asthma
emphysema
chronic allergic reaction
Because Charles is of Aboriginal descent, he is at higher risk for ____ than a non-Aboriginal.
colon cancer
type 1 diabetes
type 2 diabetes
peptic ulcers
Match the following terms and definitions:
____ cancers of the blood system
skin cancer
leukemias
lymphomas
carcinoma
sarcoma
____ cancers of the lymphatic system
skin cancer
leukemias
lymphomas
carcinoma
sarcoma
____ cancers involving the epidermis
skin cancer
leukemias
lymphomas
carcinoma
sarcoma
____ cancers of the connective tissues
skin cancer
leukemias
lymphomas
carcinoma
sarcoma
True/false
Type 2 diabetes is less common than type 1 diabetes.
True
False
Asthma is the number one cause of grade school absenteeism.
