Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases

The system in our body that helps fight disease is called the ________________ system.

• nervous

• circulatory

• immune

• digestive

What is a non-communicable disease?

• A disease that can be easily spread from one person to another.

• A disease that cannot be spread from one person to another.

• A disease caused by infectious agents like bacteria and viruses.

• A disease that is always fatal.

What role does the immune system play?

• It helps protect the body from infections and diseases.

• It regulates body temperature.

• It aids in digestion of food.

• It produces hormones for growth.

What is a communicable disease?

• A disease that can be spread from one person to another.

• A disease that cannot be transmitted between individuals.

• A disease caused by genetic factors only.

• A disease that is always fatal.

Name a common communicable disease.

• Flu (Influenza)

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

• Asthma

Any disturbance in the working of the body is called ______________

• disease

• injury

• infection

• disorder

How can diseases spread?

• Through direct contact, air, water, or contaminated surfaces.

• Only through direct contact with an infected person.

• Exclusively through contaminated food.

• Only through insect bites.

What is hygiene?

• Practices that help maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases.

• A type of food preservation method.

• A form of exercise to improve physical fitness.

• A style of clothing that promotes cleanliness.

Name a common non-communicable disease.

• Diabetes

• Influenza

• Tuberculosis

• HIV/AIDS

Washing your hands is the _________ effective strategy for preventing the spread of disease?

• least

• moderately

• most

• somewhat