Infectious and Non-Infectious Diseases Quiz

Which of the following best distinguishes between infectious and non-infectious diseases?

• Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens, while non-infectious diseases are not caused by pathogens.

• Infectious diseases are always genetic, while non-infectious diseases are always environmental.

• Infectious diseases cannot be transmitted, while non-infectious diseases can be transmitted.

• Infectious diseases are only caused by bacteria, while non-infectious diseases are only caused by viruses.

Which of the following is NOT a type of pathogen that can cause infectious disease?

• Prions

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Vitamins

A student is asked to explain how toxins affect the development of disease. Which response best demonstrates strategic thinking?

• Toxins damage host tissues, which helps pathogens cause disease.

• Toxins are produced by all pathogens.

• Toxins are only found in non-infectious diseases.

• Toxins have no effect on the host.

A student claims that a disease can only be considered serious if it is lethal. Based on your understanding, how would you respond to this claim?

• The student is correct; only lethal diseases are serious.

• The student is incorrect; diseases can also decrease the quality of body function without being lethal.

• The student is correct; all diseases are fatal.

• The student is incorrect; diseases only affect animals, not humans.

What is a pathogen?

• A type of nutrient

• A disease producing agent

• A harmless organism

• A type of cell organelle

Which of the following is an example of a disease caused by protozoa?

• Malaria

• Athlete’s foot

• AIDS

• CJD

Based on the diagram, which of the following pathogens is classified as acellular (non-living)?

• Fungi

• Parasites

• Virus

• Protozoa

Which pathogen is responsible for causing Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)?

• Virus

• Prion

• Bacteria

• Fungus

Which of the following statements best describes non-infectious diseases?

• They are caused by bacteria and can be passed from one person to another.

• They do not invade the body and cannot be passed from one individual to another.

• They are always caused by viruses.

• They are only caused by fungi.

Which of the following is NOT a main type of non-infectious disease?

• Genetic

• Lifestyle/malnutrition

• Environmental exposure

• Bacterial infection