Module 17 Communicable Diseases Unit Test

Front

What pathogen causes influenza (the Flu)? Options: Bacteria, Virus, Protozoa, Fungi

Back

Virus

Front

Which pathogen is known for spreading colds?

Back

Virus

Front

Which pathogen is able to be treated with antibiotics? Options: protozoa, fungi, virus, bacteria

Back

bacteria

Front

Communicable diseases can be spread by....? People, places & things, Animals and Things, People, animals, objects

Back

People, animals, objects

Front

The body has how many natural barriers to keep germs away?

Back

5

Front

Define vaccine.

Back

dead or weakened pathogens used to cause the immune system to create antibodies.

Front

Immunity is described as _____

Back

Your body's ability to resist germs that cause specific diseases

Front

What is the first natural barrier your body has to keep germs out?

Back

skin

Front

Sharing a drink with someone that is infected is an example of...

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indirect contact

Front

How do you catch a cold?

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contracting a virus