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9th Grade Health- Unit 8 Test

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A pathogen is....

a)

a condition that occurs when pathogens in the body multiply and damage body cells

b)

white blood cell that surrounds and destroys pathogens

c)

a microorganism that causes disease

d)

a global outbreak of an infectious disease

2.

An in infection is....

a)

a global outbreak of an infectious disease

b)

a condition that occurs when pathogens in the body multiply and damage body cells

c)

white blood cell that coordinates and performs many of the functions of specific immunity

d)

a microorganism that causes disease

3.

A phagocyte is....

a)

a microorganism that causes disease

b)

white blood cell that surrounds and destroys pathogens

c)

a condition that occurs when pathogens in the body multiply and damage body cells

d)

a larger ear that has been grown on a mouse

4.

a lymphocyte is

a)

a microorganism that causes disease

b)

white blood cell that coordinates and performs many of the functions of specific immunity

c)

a condition that occurs when pathogens in the body multiply and damage body cells

d)

a wing that has been trasnplanted to a goose

5.

a pandemic is...

a)

a microorganism that causes disease

b)

a condition that occurs when pathogens in the body multiply and damage body cells

c)

a global outbreak of an infectious disease

d)

white blood cell that coordinates and performs many of the functions of specific immunity

6.

Which disease is caused by bacteria?

a)

Athlete's foot

b)

Common cold

c)

Influenza

d)

Strep Throat

7.

Which disease can result in cirrhosis of the liver?

a)

Tuberculosis

b)

Hepatitis C

c)

Mononucleosis

d)

Pnemonia

8.

Which is NOT a chemical barrier against pathogens?

a)

Skin

b)

Gastric juice

c)

Tears

d)

Saliva

9.

In the immune response, what kind of cells trigger the production of B cells and killer T cells

a)

Antigens

b)

Macrophages

c)

Helper T cells

d)

Phagocytes

10.

Which is NOT an emerging disease?

a)

Avian Influenza

b)

Hepatitis A

c)

Lyme disease

d)

Mad Cow Disease

11.

A disease that is spread from one living organism to another is called a(n) communicable disease.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Common pathogens include flies, mosquitoes, and ticks.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The common cold and strep throat are both diseases of the digestive tract.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Pneumonia can be caused by either a virus or by bacteria.

a)

True

b)

Fasle

15.

The respiratory system is a network of cells, tissues, organs, and chemicals that fights off pathogens

a)

True

b)

False

16.

A(n) vaccine is a protein that acts against a specific antigen

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The body develops active immunity when it is exposed to antigens from invading pathogens.

a)

True

b)

Fasle

18.

Live-virus vaccines use dead pathogens

a)

True

b)

Fasle

19.

Emerging infections are communicable diseases whose occurrence in humans has increased within the past two decades or threatens to increase in the near future

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Salmonella and E. coli are viruses that live in animal’s intestinal tracts

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Viral infections, like chlamydia and gonorrhea, can be treated with antibiotics

a)

True

b)

False

22.

STDs spread from person to person through casual contact

a)

True

b)

Fasle

23.

If a(n) bacterial STD is diagnosed early, long-term effects can be prevented

a)

True

b)

False

24.

The NAT and Antigen diagnose HIV /Antibody tests are used to diagnose HIV

a)

True

b)

False

25.

An HIV-negative person who has an STD is at reduced risk of getting HIV

a)

True

b)

False

26.

HIV/AIDS

a)

STD that results in death

b)

STD caused by a protozoan

c)

STD diagnosed by a Pap test

d)

STD that can result in damage to joints

27.

chlamydia

a)

STD that can result in damage to joints

b)

most common STD among teens

c)

STD diagnosed by a Pap test

d)

STD that results in death

28.

gonorrhea is....

a)

STD that results in death

b)

STD diagnosed by a Pap test

c)

most common STD among teens

d)

STD that can result in damage to joints

29.

trichomoniasis is.....

a)

STD that can result in damage to joints

b)

STD caused by a protozoan

c)

STD that results in death

d)

most common STD among teens

30.

Genital HPV is...

a)

most common STD among teens

b)

STD diagnosed by a Pap test

c)

STD that can result in damage to joints

d)

STD that results in death

31.

HIV can be spread through

a)

airborne transmission

b)

casual contact

c)

a mother's breast milk

d)

insect bites

32.

The HPV vaccine

a)

prevents all types of HPV

b)

cures cancer caused by HPV

c)

prevents only some types of HPV

d)

eliminates the virus from the body

33.

HIV spreads through

a)

unbroken skin

b)

transfer of infected blood

c)

objects with dried blood

d)

body fluids from nasal membranes

34.

An example of a viral STD is

a)

genital herpes

b)

gonorrhea

c)

syphilis

d)

trichomoniasis

35.

Which behavior is most likely to prevent the risk of STDs?

a)

a.Having protected sexual activity

b)

Being sexually active with only one person

c)

.Being sexually active only with asymptomatic partners

d)

Using refusal skills when pressured to engage in sexual activity

36.

Which STD is sometimes difficult to cure because of drug-resistant strains?

a)

genital herpes

b)

genital HPV

c)

gonorrhea

d)

HIV

37.

Which is NOT a benefit of early testing for diagnosis of STDs?

a)

preventing further spread of infection

b)

preventing possible cancer by HPV

c)

treatment for discomfort of symptoms

d)

peace of mind if the results are negative

38.

Which HIV/AIDS test shows the presents of the virus in the blood

a)

home collection kit

b)

antigen.anitbody test

c)

oral fluid antibody self-test

d)

NAT

39.

Which is true about treatment for HIV?

a)

There are no treatments for HIV

b)

Antibiotics can slow the growth of the virus

c)

A treatment called ART can slow the growth of the virus

d)

AIDS can be prevented if treatment is begun early.

40.

What is one reason STDs often go untreated?

a)

Most STDs are not serious

b)

Most STDs disappear on their own.

c)

there is no treatment or cure for most STDs.

d)

Some people are afraid to seek medical treatment.

41.

An Allergy is..

a)

excessive thirst and frequent urination resulting from a buildup of glucose in the blood

b)

affects the normal functioning of the heart or blood vessels

c)

sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose in response to a foreign, but harmless substance

d)

. pain and loss of movement in the joints

42.

diabetes is...

a)

pain and loss of movement in the joints

b)

excessive thirst and frequent urination resulting from a buildup of glucose in the blood

c)

. tumors that spread throughout the body, killing normal body cells

d)

pain and loss of movement in the joints

43.

Cancer is....

a)

pain and loss of movement in the joints

b)

. tumors that spread throughout the body, killing normal body cells

44.

Cardiovascular Disease....

a)

affects the normal functioning of the heart or blood vessels

b)

tumors that spread throughout the body, killing normal body cells

45.

asthma is...

a)

tumors that spread throughout the body, killing normal body cells

b)

an inflammatory response in the lungs that causes difficulty in breathing

46.

arthritis is..

a)

an inflammatory response in the lungs that causes difficulty in breathing

b)

. pain and loss of movement in the joints

47.

People with asthma can manage it by

a)

. having their blood pressure checked regularly

b)

using assistive devices.

c)

eating a low-fat diet

d)

. reducing the triggers in their environment

48.

Which is NOT a treatment option for cancer

a)

Chemotherapy

b)

Surgery

c)

Laser intervention

d)

radiation therapy

49.

Which could cause nerve damage leading to hearing impairment

a)

Radiation

b)

Allergens

c)

Loud Noises

d)

Low blood sugar

50.

a cancer- causing substance is

a)

carcinogen

b)

allergen

c)

trigger

d)

histamine

51.

Chest pain caused when the heart does not get enough oxygen is called

a)

angina pectoris

b)

arrythmia

c)

asthma

d)

atherosclerosis

52.

During metastasis, cancer symptoms disappear.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

People often take histamines to control their allergy symptoms

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Arteriosclerosis is a condition in which the arteries are hardened and have reduced elasticity

a)

True

b)

False

55.

People with a(n) motor impairment have limited range of motion and coordination

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Chemotherapy is one method used to treat cardiovascular disease

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Type 1 diabetes typically appears after age 40.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Glaucoma is one cause of deafness.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

A(n) heart attack occurs when a reduced or blocked blood supply damages the heart muscle.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by inflammation and deformed joints

a)

True

b)

False