There are nine chief causes of disease. Describe three giving an example for each
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
1. Hereditary - caused by an abnormality in an individual's genes or chromosomes. [Hemophilia, sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis]
2. Congenital - exists at date of birth, can be acquired through hereditary or acquired during development in the uterus. [Tetralogy of Fallot]
3. Degenerative - the function or structure of the affected tissues or organs progressively deteriorates over time. [Arteriosclerosis, osteoarthritis, Alzheimer's]
4. Inflammatory, autoimmune, and allergic - result of abnormal immune function. [Asthma, systemic lupus erythematosus, hay fever]
5. Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens like bacteria and viruses. [Tuberculosis, influenza, syphilis]
6. Neoplastic - result from abnormal growth that leads to the formation of tumors. [Lung cancer, malignant melanoma, breast cancer]
7. Metabolic - disruption of normal metabolism, the process of converting food to energy on a cellular level. [Diabetes, hypothyroidism, gigantims]
8. Traumatic - physical or chemical injury. [Burns, frostbite, bone fractures]
9. Nutritional - related to overconsumption or underconsumption of nutrients. [Iron-deficiency anemia, scurvy, obesity]
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