Ch 12 Test Bank Questions A

Benjamin went to a petting zoo and later developed a condition. Which term describes a condition someone can develop after coming into contact with living things or objects infected with the disease?

• arthritis

• cancer

• communicable disease

• stroke

Mason is studying about health and diseases in his biology class. He learns about microorganisms that cause communicable diseases. Analyze how these microorganisms, known as pathogens, impact human health and discuss the mechanisms they use to spread.

• Pathogens disrupt normal bodily functions and spread through various means such as air, water, and direct contact.

• Pathogens are beneficial microorganisms that help in digestion and nutrient absorption.

• Pathogens are non-living entities that do not affect human health.

• Pathogens are responsible for non-communicable diseases like diabetes and arthritis.

During a health class, Benjamin asked which disease is a contagious respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus?

• mononucleosis

• COVID-19

• conjunctivitis

• arthritis

Analyze the transmission methods of common viral infections and determine which one is most likely to spread through kissing or sharing objects. Justify your choice.

• arthritis

• cancer

• mononucleosis

• stroke

Liam has been experiencing pain and stiffness in his joints. Which condition is likely causing these symptoms?

• arthritis

• cancer

• diabetes mellitus

• stroke

Noah and Evelyn are studying diseases in their biology class. Analyze the following diseases and determine which one is caused by bacteria, providing a rationale for your choice.

• Food poisoning.

• Influenza.

• Measles.

• Malaria.

During a biology class, Avery asked which of the following is not a transmission method for communicable diseases?

• Mosquitoes.

• Contaminated objects.

• Heredity.

• Coughing.

Analyze the symptoms of sore throat, fever, painful swallowing, and voice changes. Which condition is most likely responsible for these symptoms, and why?

• conjunctivitis

• tonsillitis

• mononucleosis

• influenza

Avery is studying different types of diseases in her biology class. Which of the following is a noncommunicable disease?

• Influenza

• Chicken pox

• Cancer

• Measles

Analyze the C.A.U.T.I.O.N. system used to detect changes in the body that may signal cancer. Which of the following changes, if observed, would most likely require further investigation due to its deviation from the typical signs in the system?

• Change in bowel or bladder habits.

• Indigestion or difficulty swallowing.

• Nagging cough or hoarseness.

• A sore that heals.