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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