Health chapter 25

Osteoarthritis

A disease of the joints in which cartilage breaks down

Remission

A period of time when cancer symptoms disappear

Coronary bypass or angioplasty

A treatment for cardiovascular disease which a tube with a balloon is inserted into a blocked artery

Antihistamines

Allergies can be treated with

Disability

Any physical or mental impairment

Osteoarthritis

Can be caused by sprig injuries

Histamines

Chemicals stimulating mucus production

Cardiovascular

Disease that affects the heart or blood vessels

Profound deafness

Hearing loss so severe that a hearing aid is not beneficial

Remission

In _____________ the cancer is either gone or under control

Allergies

Rashes, swelling of throat, mouth, and tongue are all symptoms of what

Biopsy

Removing tissue for examination

Chest pressure Shortness of breath Discomfort in arm and legs

Sighs of a heart attack

Diabetes

Symptoms such as excessive thirst, frequent urination, and sudden changes in vision can indicate

True

T or f a benign tumor grows slowly and stays in one place

Americans with disabilities act

The workforce investment act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities t or f

Cancer

Uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells

Requires wheelchair Accessible entrances

What does the Americans disabilities act require

Cancer

What kills normal cells

Stroke

When Blood flow is cut of to the brain

Type one diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis

Which are autoimmune Diseases

Abstinence

You can reduce risk for cancer by practicing ____________ of smoking or drinking etc

Hypertension

_____________ high blood pressure, have to have a healthy diet and stay active

Tumor

an abnormal mass of tissue that has no natural role in the body