Diseases Pt 3

Where did the cholera epidemic start?

• Indonesia

• India

• China

What actually caused cholera?

• Dirty streets

• Overcrowding

• Contaminated water

• Poor living conditions

When was cholera identified as a water-borne disease?

• 1840s

• 1850s

• 1860s

• 1870s

How many people died of cholera in England, between 1831-32?

• 11,000

• 21,000

• 31,000

• 41,000

How many people died of cholera during the second outbreak of 1848?

• 45,000

• 55,000

• 65,000

• 75,000

The cholera germ was discovered by Filippo Pacini.

When was the cholera germ discovered?

• 1851

• 1852

• 1853

• 1854

All the bacteria in our mouth are harmful?

• True

• False

What effect can acid have on your teeth?

• Bacteria breakdown the sugar and dissolve the teeth

• Dissolve the teeth

• Tooth decay cause plaque to form on your teeth

What substance is produced when a bacteria break down and eat sugar?

• Plaque

• Dissolve

• Enamel

• Acid

Choose the correct answer

A susbstance added to water and toothpast to help prevent tooth decay

• Cavity

• Acid

• Dentin

• Flouride