diseases

Any condition that interferes with the proper functioning of the body or mind is a(n)_______________.

• Pathogen

• Disease

• Infection

• Illness

These diseases are contagious and spread from person to person.

• Genetic disease

• Non-communicable disease

• Deficiency disease

• Communicable disease

Organisms that cause diseases are called?

• Pathogens

• Hosts

• Phagocytes

• Toxins

All diseases are caused by pathogens.

• True

• False

Organisms like ticks and mosquitos that spread diseases are called?

• Fungi

• Parasites

• Vectors

• Pathogens

The study of the spread of disease is called?

• Pathology

• Biology

• Epidemiology

• Anatomy

Which pathogen causes Malaria?

• Protist

• Virus

• Bacteria

• Fungi

Which disease is contagious?

• Diabetes

• Heart disease

• Tuberculosis

• Scurvy

Mosquitoes and houseflies are examples of organisms that can spread disease. These types of organisms are refereed to as?

• Vectors

• Fungi

• Pathogens

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Washing your hands is the _________ effective strategy for preventing the spread of disease?

• least
• most