Our biology which is what we inherit from our biological parents i.e. our genetics
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Nurture
Our environment or surroundings which is our upbringing and how we are raised
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Nucleus
Contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, 46 in total and is found within each cell
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Chromosome
A chromosome is a long strand or packet of DNA which carries the units of inheritance
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Gametes
Sex cell: Male - spermatozoon, Female - ovum
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DNA
The chemical ribbon that tells cells how they should function
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Genotype
The full complement of chromosomes in a human cell containing genetic characteristics
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Chromosome abnormality
Directly passed on via our biological parents however it is something that goes wrong at the point of fertilisation, a missing, extra or irregular section of a chromosome
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Trisomy 21
Also known as Downs Syndrome, caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21
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Unifactorial disorder
Disorder casued by one factor, the factor is a faulty gene, passed on via one or both of our biological parents, the faulty gene could be located on any of the 23 pairs of chromosomes, it can cause problems with growth and development
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What are the two types of unifactorial disorders?
Autosomal Disorders (pairs 1-22), Sex linked Disorders (pair 23)
An individual that carries genes for a disorder but does not display or experience the effects
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Multifactorial disorders
Caused by many factors, a biological predisposition that is triggered in the environment
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Examples of multifactorial disorder?
Asthma, schizophrenia, breast cancer, coronary heart disease, some cancers etc.
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Lifestyle factors
The choices an individual makes and the methods we live by
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Diet
The food and drink that we consume
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Exercise
Activity requiring physical effort to sustain or improve health and fitness
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Use of drugs
The consumption or use of illegal drugs
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Type of drugs?
Illegal drugs, prescribed drugs or over the counter drugs
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Alcohol
Intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits and other drinks
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Smoking
The action, habit or addiction of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco
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Social and community Groups
A group of people who have a sense of unity, often sharing a belief, interest or characteristic
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Family
Descendants of a common ancestor
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Friends
People who have bonds of mutual affection, usually excluding sexual or family relationships
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Peer pressure
Influence of peer group members (positive - make you join clubs, help you to gain independence from parents) (negative - encourage you to take part in crime, behave negatively)
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Socialisation
The process by which we learn our norms, values amd behaviour that makes us part of a group
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Community groups
Local members of a community who come together in an organisation that acts in their shared self-interest
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Social class
A status hierarchy whereby the wealthiest are at the top and poorest at the bottom normally based on social, economic or educational factors
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Health services
A public service that provides medical care or advice around many topics
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Cultural beliefs
Behaviour patterns involving experience, values, attitudes, ideas and religion
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Acheson report
A report published in 1998 regarding inequality in health services in the UK, report headed by Donald Acheson
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Nurture
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Our environment or surroundings which is our upbringing and how we are raised
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