Disease and Risk Factors

• Give two advantages and two disadvantages of statins?

  Advantages: 1. Lowering LDL cholesterol levels 2. Reducing the risk of cardiovascular events Disadvantages: 1. Muscle pain or weakness 2. Increased risk of diabetes

  3. Need to be taken regularly
• What is the difference between biological and mechanical replacement heart rate?

  Biological: Heart rate regulated by the body's natural mechanisms. Mechanical: Heart rate regulated by an artificial device.
• What is meant by a non-communicable disease?

  A non-communicable disease is a medical condition that cannot be transmitted from person to person, such as heart disease or diabetes.
• Give an example of where different types of disease might interact in the body:

  Malaria and TB
• What is meant by a risk factor of a disease?

  A risk factor is a characteristic or behavior that increases the likelihood of developing a disease.
• Which type of tumour is cancerous?

  Malignant