
Pathogens and Infectious Diseases
Authored by Jusan Jones-Moorman
Biology
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the four main types of pathogens?
bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
protozoa, amoeba, helminths, and tapeworms
mold, algae, yeast, and mildew
insects, rodents, birds, and reptiles
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the difference between bacteria and viruses as pathogens.
The main difference between bacteria and viruses as pathogens is that bacteria can reproduce on their own, while viruses need a host cell to replicate.
Bacteria and viruses both have the same structure
Bacteria and viruses are both treated with antibiotics
Bacteria and viruses are both harmless to humans
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some common methods for preventing the spread of infectious diseases?
Eating raw meat
Ignoring symptoms and continuing regular activities
Sharing personal items with others
Practicing good hygiene, getting vaccinated, covering mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, staying home when sick, and practicing social distancing.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does vaccination help in controlling infectious diseases?
Vaccination only works for non-infectious diseases
Vaccination weakens the immune system and makes it more susceptible to infections
Vaccination has no effect on controlling infectious diseases
Vaccination helps in controlling infectious diseases by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies that provide immunity against the actual pathogen.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Discuss the impact of infectious diseases on the economy of a country.
Infectious diseases have no impact on the economy
Infectious diseases only impact the healthcare sector
Infectious diseases can boost the economy by creating demand for medical supplies
Infectious diseases can impact the economy by reducing workforce productivity, increasing healthcare costs, and disrupting trade and tourism.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how infectious diseases can lead to social stigma and discrimination.
Fear, misinformation, and lack of understanding can lead to avoidance, isolation, and discrimination against those with infectious diseases.
Infectious diseases only affect certain groups of people, so it's justified to discriminate against them.
People with infectious diseases are just lazy and don't take care of themselves, so they deserve to be stigmatized.
It's not a big deal if people with infectious diseases are discriminated against, as they are a threat to society.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some historical examples of infectious diseases causing significant societal impact?
Influenza, Tuberculosis, and Malaria epidemic
Common cold, Chickenpox, and Measles outbreak
Zika virus, Ebola, and SARS outbreak
Historical examples of infectious diseases causing significant societal impact include the Black Death, Spanish flu, and HIV/AIDS pandemic.
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