Health 8 Quiz 1 Infectious 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