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Chapter 15 Other Diseases and Disabilities
Vocab
Allergy
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Arthritis
Asthma
Autoimmune Disease
Disability
Gene
Gene Therapy
Genetic Counseling
Hereditary disease
Human Genome Project
Multiple Sclerosis
Tinnitus
Key questions
1.
Describe how genes are involved in hereditary diseases.
2.
Describe one example of each of the three types of hereditary diseases.
3.
Identify how keeping personal health records help a person cope with hereditary diseases.
4.
What is the difference between immune disorders and autoimmune diseases?
5.
Describe two treatments for asthma.
6.
State the reason it is important to know the difference between myths and truth about disabilities.
7.
Describe three ways that people with uncorrectable vision problems can cope with their disability.
8.
Compare the two different levels of paralysis.
9.
Identify ways that you can help create a positive environment for people living with disabilities.
Chapter 16 Adolescence and Adulthood
Vocab
Adolescence
Alzheimer’s disease
Hormone
Life expectancy
Menopause
Midlife crisis
Puberty
Testes
Key questions
10. Name one hormone responsible for changes in males during puberty.
11. Name one hormone responsible for changes in females during puberty.
12. Describe the changes in thinking that adolescents undergo as they mature.
13. Describe why it is important for teens to separate feelings and behaviors.
14. Adolescence is a time for taking greater responsibility in what areas of life?
15. In general, do young adults enjoy greater financial independence than adolescents do or less financial
independence?
16. At what age do women typically begin menopause?
17. Why is it important for middle-aged adults to visit the doctor annually