Bob Jones Science 6 Chapter 15

Insects or other animals that carry pathogens are called ________?

• bacteria

• fungi

• vectors

• protozoans

The largest known pathogens are _______ ?

• protozoans

• bacteria

• viruses

• fungi

Non-living pathogens are called fungi.

• True

• False

An epidemic occurs when a disease spreads to many people in a short period of time.

• True

• False

A common pathogen that cause diseases such a strep throat is ___________ ?

• fungi

• bacteria

• viruses

• protozoans

Pathogens that cause disease such as athlete's foot are called viruses.

• True

• False

An inflammatory response is a nonspecific defense with symptoms of redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

• True

• False

The body's special protection against disease is called _____ ?

• inflammatory response

• lymph

• memory cells

• immunity

Vectors is a transparent fluid that helps carry white blood cells throughout the body.

• True

• False

_________ was the first antibiotic to be discovered.

• Penicillin

• Pathogens

• Antigens

• Antibodies