Exam 15: Major Diseases

An "in situ" cancer stage means that the cancerous cells have spread to the lymph nodes.

Which medical episode applies to loss of consciousness for 10 to 30 seconds,eye or muscle flutterings,and a loss of muscle tone?​ 

Drugs known as alpha blockers-best known by brand names such as Lipitor,Mevacor,Pravachol,and Zocor-can cut the risk of dying of a heart attack by as much as 40 percent.

About half of all cases of epilepsy have no known cause.

The main artery of the body,arising from the left ventricle of the heart,is the ____________________.

For a person who has asthma,pollen may act as a(n)____. 

Match the items with the appropriate description. -hypertension

Metabolic syndrome is best described as a(n)____ affecting the body's metabolism. 

Worldwide,stroke is second only to heart disease as a cause of death.

Both the amount and the intensity of lifetime sun exposure play key roles in determining risk for ____________________,the deadliest type of skin cancer.

Work was piling up on Agnes' desk.As she frantically searched through the mound of papers for the most critical project,she felt a pain in her chest and struggled to breathe.Agnes most likely was having ____. 

The best method to lower your cardiometabolic risk is to ____. 

Adam suddenly loses consciousness,falls down,and begins shaking convulsively.He has a suffered a(n)____ seizure. 

Which parameters describe a normal blood pressure reading?​ 

High blood pressure is also known as ____. 

Fats that flow through the blood after meals are known as ____. 

Discuss the health concerns linked with metabolic syndrome.Who is at most risk for this condition? Provide examples and touch on the role of sugary soft drinks.

Match the items with the appropriate description. -heart muscle

High levels of ____________________,an amino acid in the blood,have been linked to a greater risk of heart disease and stroke.

Categorize and explain the psychological risk factors for heart disease.