Health 8 QUIZ 1 DISEASES

____ are single-celled organisms that live in almost every place where life can thrive.

• Protozoa

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• Viruses

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

• Ringworm

• Influenza

• Dysentery

• Malaria

____ is a viral or bacterial infection that causes inflammation in the tissue that covers the eye and inner surface of the eyelid.

• Pinkeye

• Tonsillitis

• Influenza

• Mononucleosis

What kind of pathogen can develop antibiotic resistance?

(Mr. Rote's Hint: Only one of these types of Pathogens are actually affected by antibiotics)

• Bacteria

• Protozoa

• Viruses

• Fungi

What is respiratory etiquette?

• The practice of covering your mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing

• Refrigerating and freezing foods to prevent others from sneezing or coughing on them

• Washing your hands to prevent others from coughing or sneezing on them

• Getting a vaccine to prevent infection of others when you cough or sneeze

All of the following are noninfectious diseases, except ____.

• cancer

• epilepsy

• lung disease

• malaria

All of the following are risk factors for noninfectious diseases, except ____.

• heredity

• lifestyle choices and behaviors

• airborne contamination

• environment

Which of the following statements is false about heart disease?

• A buildup of plaque in the blood vessels blocks the flow of blood.

• Blood flows more efficiently when the walls of blood vessels are thick and rigid.

• The heart can stop beating during a heart attack.

• Some lifestyle choices increase a person’s chance of experiencing a stroke.

Which of the following is a treatment for heart disease?

• Chemotherapy

• Regular insulin injections

• Using an inhaler

• Insertion of a stent

Which of the following is a way to prevent common types of cancer?

• Getting sun exposure daily

• Avoiding physical activity

• Getting regular screenings, as recommended by a doctor

• Avoiding tobacco, but not friends who smoke