Dz & Immunity Quiz

Disease causing agents such as bacteria and viruses are called _______________.

• pathogens

• antibodies

• villians

• particles

What is the primary function of the immune system?

• to create organelles

• to protect your body from pathogens

• to aid in blood circulation

• to protect your bones and muscles

Most bacterial diseases can be treated with _______________.

• antibiotics

• carcinogens

• pathogens

• microbes

Viruses are not living.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What type of microbe has RNA but NO cells?

• Bacteria

• Virus

• Fungus

• Protozoa

• Prion

What are 1 celled microbes that can be considered parasitic?

• Protozoa

• Virus

• Bacteria

• Fungus

What is a multicellular microbe that causes ringworm in all animals?

• Fungus

• Bacteria

• Virus

• Prion

A microbe (pathogen) that can be spread from one animal (or person) to another is considered what?

• Contagious

• Infectious

• Pretentious

• Shareable

A microbe(pathogen) that invades the body is considered what?

• Infectious

• Contagious

• Shareable

• Pretentious

Skin protects animals from pathogens by _______________.

• being thin and easy to allow things through

• shedding occasionally

• serving as a protective layer that keeps foreign objects out

• allowing bacteria to enter if it is healthy