Name Two Diseases Mentioned in the Textbook That Present a Serious

question 43

Short Answer

Name two diseases mentioned in the textbook that present a serious health risk to Africans, and briefly describe how the disease is contracted.

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Definitions:

Lymphatic System

Part of the immune system, comprising a network of lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph towards the heart, involved in removing waste and fighting infections.

Exocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secrete substances directly into ducts leading to the exterior of the body, such as sweat, saliva, and digestive enzymes.

Blood

A vital liquid in humans and many animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells.

Adrenal Glands

Small, triangular glands located on top of both kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which regulate metabolism, immune response, and stress.