Respiratory Diseases (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
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Three main causes of respiratory diseases
Three main causes of respiratory diseases
Pathogens, environmental pollutants, carcinogens
Bronchitis definition
Bronchitis definition
Infection/inflammation of bronchi and bronchioli
Hay fever trigger mechanism
Hay fever trigger mechanism
Allergens trigger histamine release causing symptoms
Asthma mechanism
Asthma mechanism
Airways become overly sensitive and narrow
Emphysema main causes
Emphysema main causes
Cigarette smoke, dust, poisonous gases
Lung cancer primary cause
Lung cancer primary cause
Smoking tobacco
Tuberculosis (TB) causative bacterium
Tuberculosis (TB) causative bacterium
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Three main harmful chemicals in tobacco
Three main harmful chemicals in tobacco
Carbon monoxide, tar, nicotine
South African anti-smoking law
South African anti-smoking law
Tobacco Products Control Act
CPR ABC method
CPR ABC method
Airway, Breathing, CPR ( compressions to breaths)