PSC 3.1.1

In 2020, as the number of cases of COVID-19 increased and spread across the world, it became considered:

• Epidemic

• Endemic

• Outbreak

• Pandemic

Pathogen is defined as:

• An organism in which another organism lives

• The establishment of a disease-causing organism within a host

• A disease-causing organism

• A disorder of function in an organism that results in symptoms

True of False: All microbes cause disease.

• True

• False

This non-living infectious agent, which causes the flu, cannot replicate on its own & infects healthy cells as hosts.

• Prions

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Helminths

This non-living infectious protein causes normal brain proteins to fold abnormally, leading to neurological symptoms (confusion, hallucinations).

• Prions

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Helminths

This living, animal-like infectious agent thrives in the digestive tract of a host, depriving the host of nutrients from food and can sometimes be treated with antiprotozoal medication.

• Prions

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Protists

This common living infectious agent, which cause tuberculosis (TB), can be acquired in a variety of ways and can be treated with antibiotics.

• Prions

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Protists

This living, multicellular infectious agent, which causes athlete's foot, includes mildews, molds, and mushrooms.

• Prions

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Protists

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

An infected individual pays at the grocery store with infected cash, spreading the pathogen to the cashier. This form of disease transmission is an example of:

• Direct Contact

• Indirect Contact

• Droplet Transmission

• Vector Transmission

When infectious pathogens enters the body, white blood cells (B-cells), produce THESE molecules to attack or impair the pathogens:

• Antigens

• Antibodies

• Toxins

• Vaccines