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Communicable Diseases
Monoclonal Antibodies
- Producing Monoclonal Antibodies
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- Uses of Monoclonal Antibodies
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Plant Disease
- Detection and Identification of Plant Diseases
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- Plant Defence Responses
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Lifestyle & Non-Communicable Diseases Flashcards

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What is a risk factor?: An aspect of lifestyle, or a substance in the body or environment, that is linked to an increased rate of a disease.
True or false? If a risk factor is correlated with a disease, that factor must cause the disease.: False. A causal mechanism has been proven for some risk factors but not others; correlation alone does not prove cause.
Obesity is a risk factor for which non-communicable disease?: Type 2 diabetes.
What are the effects of drinking too much alcohol on the body?: Liver disease (cirrhosis) and reduced brain function.
Which diseases is smoking a risk factor for?: Lung disease and lung cancer; it is also a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
What are the effects of smoking and alcohol during pregnancy on the unborn baby?: Smoking can cause low birth weight or premature birth; alcohol can damage the baby's brain development.