Germs & Diseases

An illness that affects the proper functioning of the mind or body is:

• pathogen

• disease

• contagious

• community

Are noninfectious illnesses which may result from hereditary or lifestyle factors and not from pathogens

• Communicable diseases

• Non-Communicable diseases

Communicable diseases are caused by _________ in the body.

• pathogens

• gas

• red blood cells

A communicable disease cannot be spread to other people.

• True

• False

One way to prevent the spreading of disease is:

• to cough without covering your mouth.
• to wash your hands often.
• to rub your eyes and nose when sick.

What are the 4 types of pathogens that could cause illness?

• animals, bacteria, fungi and plants
• bacteria, fungi, nucleus, protozoa

• bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa

• bacteria, plants, fungi, protozoa

Which of the following is a virus?

• Influenza (flu)

• Malaria

• Strep throat

• Athlete's Foot

Which pathogen is treated with antibiotics?

• virus

• bacteria

• parasite

• fungi

Athlete's Foot is caused by:

• fungus

• bacteria

• parasite

• virus

Which is not a communicable disease?

• common cold

• diabetes
• COVID-19

• measles