4.3.1.5 AQA Protist disease

What type of pathogens cause malaria?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Protists

• Fungi

What is included in the life cycle of the malarial protist?

• Birds

• Mosquitoes

• Fish

• Reptiles

What does malaria cause?

• Headaches

• Recurrent episodes of fever

• Skin rashes

• Joint pain

How can the spread of malaria be controlled?

• By using antibiotics

• By using mosquito nets

• By drinking clean water

• By taking vitamins

What is a method to prevent mosquitoes from breeding?

• Using insect repellent

• Draining standing water

• Planting trees

• Wearing long sleeves

What is the vector for malaria?

• Ticks

• Mosquitoes

• Flies

• Fleas

What can malaria be if not treated?

• Harmless

• Beneficial

• Fatal

• Non-contagious

Which of the following is NOT a way to control malaria?

• Using mosquito nets

• Taking antimalarial drugs

• Allowing mosquitoes to breed

• Preventing mosquito bites

What is the primary symptom of malaria?

• Coughing

• Fever

• Nausea

• Dizziness

Which organism is part of the malarial protist's life cycle?

• Snakes

• Mosquitoes

• Cats

• Dogs