Common Communicable Diseases

The respiratory tract includes the

• stomach, liver and pancreas

• nose, throat, and lungs

• ear, eyes, and nose

• liver, lungs, and kidneys

Which two respiratory infections are caused by viruses?

• tuberculosis and influenza

• influenza and the common cold

• the common cold and strep throat

• strep throat and influenza

Which is a bacterial disease that spreads through the air and attacks the lungs?

• hepatitis A

• strep throat

• tuberculosis

• influenza

A yellowing of the skin and eyes is called

• cirrhosis

• pneumonia

• mucous

• jaundice

Which of the following habits will not help you avoid getting sick?

• healthy eating and adequate physical activity

• washing your hands quickly

• avoid close contact with other who are sick

• avoid touching your mouth, eyes, and nose

The lining of various body cavities, including the mouth and nose, is called

• mucous membranes

• chyme

• pneumonia

• cirrhosis

How many different types of hepatitis are there

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

Encephalitis is caused by

• bacteria

• virus

• fungus

• parasite

Influenza is a bacterial infection whose symptoms include sore throat and fever

• true

• false

Mononucleosis (mono)is caused by a bacteria

• false, its caused by a fungus

• false, it is caused by a virus

• false, it is caused by a parasite

• true, it is caused by a bacteria