Understanding Communicable Diseases

What is a communicable disease?

• a disease that is not contagious

• a disease that is spread from one living organism to another.

• a disease that is not infectious

• a disease that is always spread by direct contact of organisms

What kind of pathogen causes the disease called athlete's foot?

• fungus

• bacteria

• virus

• protozoans

Another word for communicable is 

• harmless
• sudden
• contagious
• painful

________ are disease-causing organisms that are so small you need a microscope to see them. Think "fancy word for germs".

• Atoms

• Particles

• Antibodies

• Pathogen

Washing your hands is the _________ effective strategy for preventing the spread of disease?

• least
• most

Mosquitoes and Ticks are examples of organisms that can spread disease.  These types of organisms are refereed to as?

• Vectors
• Fungi
• Pathogens

Ways to limit exposure to communicable disease :

• washing your hands
• eating a balanced diet and participating in physical activity
• learn stress management techniques
• All of the above

the bodily system of organs, tissues, cells, and cell products, which protects the body by detecting the presence of, and disabling, disease-causing agents in the body.

• immune system

• mononucleosis

• immunity

• inflammation

Which is a way germs are NOT spread?

• Washing hands
• Shaking hands
• Coughing or sneezing
• Sharing cups, utensils, or other personal items

________ is a disease that can be passed to a person from another person, animal or object.

• Non-communicable disase
• Communicable Disease
• Pathogens