Chapter 37, Problem 31A

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

The non infectious disease is defined as a problem in a biochemical pathway in the body is skin cancer.

Answer to Problem 31A

Correct answer:

The correct answer is option (D) cancer.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation/justification for the correct answer:

Option (D) cancer. The infectious agents swallowed in food and drink can attack the wall of the intestinal tract and cause local or general disease. Skin Cancer is a non-infectious disease that is caused by an environmental factor. It is developed when the human body receives too much of the sun's ultraviolet radiation. So, this is a correct answer.

Explanation for incorrect answer:

Option (A) inflammatory disease. Inflammatory disease includes disorders and conditions that are characterized by inflammation. So, this is an in correct answer.

Option (B) metabolic disease. Metabolic disease is characterized by problems with an organism’s metabolism. So, this is an incorrect answer.

Option (C) Degenerative nerve diseases. Degenerative nerve diseases are those that affect many of our body's activities, such as balance, movement, talking, breathing, and heart function. So, this is incorrect.