Human Disease & Prevention Test - Study Guide

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What is a communicable disease?

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A condition that is spread between people, animals, or objects

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What is a pathogen?

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Disease-causing agents

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Name all 4 types of pathogens.

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Virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa

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Define virus.

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A pathogen made of genetic material and proteins that is not alive

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How does a protozoa cause illness?

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The single-celled organism attaches to a healthy cell and robs it of all nutrients

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Name a disease caused by viruses.

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Chicken Pox

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Name a disease caused by bacteria.

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Tuberculosis

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Name a disease caused by fungi.

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Ringworm

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Name a disease caused by protozoa.

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Malaria

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Give an example how a disease would be spread through direct contact.

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Anything involving physically touching the pathogen such as skin to skin contact or transfer of body fluids