Human Bio Term 1

Which of the following is not an organism that causes zoonotic disease?

• Plasmodium falciparum

• Bacillus anthracis

• Rabies lyssavirus

• Giardia duodenalis

For a disease to be zoonotic it needs:

• an insect vector

• to be infectious between people

• to move between vertebrate animals and humans

• to be able to easily mutate

The most common cause of death related to asbestos in Australia is:

• mesothelioma

• lung cancer

• asbestosis

• laryngeal cancer

The drug quinine, produced from plants, was originally used to cure:

• sleeping sickness

• malaria

• covid19

• a bad gin habit

The definition of disease does not include which of the following:

• a disorder of function in a human, animal or plant

• something that produces specific symptoms

• mental illness

• homosexuality

Certain substances have good antibacterial and antiviral properties. One of these is what Sarah has been spraying your hands with in the last two weeks. Which is it?

• 70% ethanol

• 70% methanol

• 70% glycerol

• no idea, but thank goodness we don't have to worry about that at home

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an asbestos fibre:

• strong

• durable

• biodegradable

• fire-retardant

Which of the following is not considered a cause of disease?

• infection

• genetic

• idiotic

• environmental

Which of the following are short term effects of air pollutants on human health?

• heart disease, skin irritation

• skin irritation, bronchitis

• bronchitis, emphysema

• emphysema, heat disease

The particle size that is capable of penetrating the lower airways is:

• PM 2.5

• PM 10

• PM 7.5

• PM 12