Chapter 12 Exam Review

What is the difference between communicable and noncommunicable diseases.

• Communicable diseases can be spread through genetics. Noncommunicable diseases can be spread through blood.
• Non-Communicable diseases are highly contagious. Communicable diseases are spread through genetics.
• Non-Communicable diseases can be spread among living things and objects. Communicable diseases cannot be spread.
• Communicable diseases can be spread among living things and objects. Noncommunicable diseases cannot be spread.

What communicable disease is also known as pinkeye?

• Influenza.
• Conjunctivitis.
• Mononucleosis.
• Tonsilitis.

What does method of transmission mean?

• The way a disease gets from one organism to another
• The way a disease travels from one persons genes to the other persons genes
• The way a disease make you feel (the symptoms of the disease)
• The way a disease will cause you to go to the hospital

Substances that target and kill pathogenic bacteria are called _____.

• pathogens
• secret receptor cells
• antibiotics
• target receptor cells

How can you avoid contributing to antibiotic resistance?

• by taking antibiotics exactly as ordered by a doctor
• by taking antibiotics from your mom as ordered by a doctor
• by taking antibiotics from your uncle that he gave you christmas
• by taking antibiotics anytime you feel sick

True or false. All noncommunicable diseases develop due to lifestyle choices.

• True
• False

Which of the following actions is not a method to help prevent heart disease?

• Eat a healthy diet that includes many fruits and vegetables.
• Engage in physical activity.
• Use tobacco and alcohol.
• Maintain a healthy weight.

Which noncommunicable disease is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells?

• type 1 diabetes
• cancer
• conjunctivitis
• sickle cell anemia

Which type of diabetes is an autoimmune disease?

• type 3
• type 4
• type 2
• type 1

True or false. Improper hand washing and heredity are risk factors for noncommunicable diseases.

• True
• False