Lifestyle & Non-Communicable Diseases (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is a key characteristic of non-communicable diseases?
What is a key characteristic of non-communicable diseases?
They cannot be passed from person to person
What is the global significance of NCDs?
What is the global significance of NCDs?
They are a leading cause of death worldwide
How do NCDs affect healthcare systems?
How do NCDs affect healthcare systems?
They place significant financial strain
How can NCDs in working-age populations affect the economy?
How can NCDs in working-age populations affect the economy?
Reduce productivity and hinder growth
Which three types of risk factors are associated with NCDs?
Which three types of risk factors are associated with NCDs?
Lifestyle, environmental, body substances
Which environmental factor can contribute to disease?
Which environmental factor can contribute to disease?
Ultraviolet rays from the sun
What is needed to establish causation between two factors?
What is needed to establish causation between two factors?
A causal mechanism
How does high LDL cholesterol lead to cardiovascular disease?
How does high LDL cholesterol lead to cardiovascular disease?
It leads to blocked arteries
How does regular exercise help reduce cardiovascular disease risk?
How does regular exercise help reduce cardiovascular disease risk?
It lowers blood pressure
How does obesity contribute to type 2 diabetes?
How does obesity contribute to type 2 diabetes?
It impairs cells' ability to absorb sugar
What can excessive alcohol consumption cause in the liver?
What can excessive alcohol consumption cause in the liver?
Fatty liver
How does smoking increase the risk of lung disease?
How does smoking increase the risk of lung disease?
It damages cells lining the lungs
What effects can smoking and alcohol during pregnancy have on the unborn child?
What effects can smoking and alcohol during pregnancy have on the unborn child?
Low birth weight and developmental issues
What are carcinogens?
What are carcinogens?
Substances like radiation that damage DNA