
Patogens and Disease
Authored by Linda Lanier
Biology
8th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the four main types of pathogens?
bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites
algae
protozoa
insects
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you prevent the spread of infectious diseases?
Eating raw cookie dough
Dancing in the rain
Wearing mismatched socks
Practice good hygiene, avoid close contact with sick individuals, stay home when feeling unwell, and get vaccinated.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Malaria
Cholera
Influenza
Tuberculosis
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of vaccines in preventing infectious diseases?
Vaccines play a crucial role in preventing infectious diseases by training the immune system to recognize and combat specific pathogens.
Vaccines are only effective in treating infectious diseases
Vaccines have no impact on preventing infectious diseases
Vaccines can cause infectious diseases
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do antibiotics work to treat bacterial infections?
Antibiotics target specific components of bacterial cells to disrupt their functions and kill the bacteria.
Antibiotics have no effect on bacterial cells
Antibiotics work by directly attacking human cells
Antibiotics work by enhancing the growth of bacteria
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some common symptoms of a viral infection?
Fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, body aches, diarrhea, vomiting
Muscle weakness, chest pain, runny nose
Joint pain, dizziness, shortness of breath
Rash, sneezing, headache
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to practice good hygiene to prevent the spread of pathogens?
Good hygiene practices have no impact on the spread of pathogens
Pathogens cannot be transmitted through poor hygiene
Good hygiene practices help prevent the spread of pathogens by eliminating or reducing their presence.
Pathogens are beneficial for health
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