F&P Quiz Review

Which explains why a fungus attaches to a host?

• The fungus provides hydration to the host.

• The fungus acquires nutrients from the host.

• The fungus injects the host with a toxin when it attaches.

• The fungus cannot survive without another living organism.

Which best describes how athlete’s foot is spread to other individuals?

• inhaling fungal spores in the air

• eating food contaminated with fungus

• having contact with fungus on a shower floor

• swimming in a lake that has a large amount of algae

Which characteristic makes it easy to spread, but difficult to treat and prevent certain fungal infections?

• Fungi are multicellular.

• Fungi are heterotrophic.

• Fungi reproduce by spores.

• Fungi grow in dry environment.

Which cause athlete’s foot, ringworm, and thrush?

• protozoa

• bacteria

• viruses

• fungi

Which microorganism could trigger an asthma attack in a child?

• bacteria

• fungi

• virus

• parasite

A tapeworm lives in the intestines of its host. Which example best describes the relationship between the tapeworm and its host?

• The tapeworm benefits from its host; however, the host is not affected.

• The tapeworm does not benefit from its host, but the host does benefit.

• The tapeworm benefits from its host, and the host is negatively affected.

In which organ system of the human body would a doctor most likely find a parasite?

• skeletal system

• digestive system

• muscular system

• reproductive system

Which is an example of a parasitic disease?

• AIDS

• influenza

• malaria

• strep throat

Which is the best method for preventing a parasitic disease?

• vaccination

• wearing a mask

• limiting physical contact with others

• avoiding contaminated food and water

Which is a distinguishing characteristic describing most parasitic diseases?

• They are often carried by insects.

• They are usually harmless diseases and seldom fatal.

• They are most often experienced in very dry climates.