Disease Terminology

Which of the following is the BEST definition of a disease:

• A condition that interferes with the normal functioning of an organism.

• An inheritable condition that causes a change in body functioning.

• A non-inheritable condition that can be passed from one person to another.

• A condition caused by a pathogen that is passed from one individual to another

Which of the following is true about pathogens?

• Pathogens are bacterial or viral micro-organisms.

• Communicable diseases are all caused by pathogens.

• All micro-organisms are considered pathogens

• A susceptible individual is one that is infected with a pathogen.

______________ is the passing of an infectious disease from one organism to another.

______________ is the disease causing capacity of a pathogen.

________________________ is the the measure of the severity of the disease caused by a pathogen.

________________ are the observable effects a pathogen has on the body of a host.

__________________ is the time between infection and the onset of symptoms.

_______________________ the ability of a pathogen to spread from one organism to another.

The likelihood of developing a disease is known as _________________________.

_________________ is the ability to withstand adverse effects of a pathogen.