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WorksheetsCommunicable Disease
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
_______ Is any condition that interferes with the proper functioning of the body or mind
a)
disease
b)
infection
c)
pathogen
2.
________ is a disease that can be passed to a person from another person, animal or object.
a)
Non-communicable disase
b)
Communicable Disease
c)
Pathogens
3.
Viruses are the smallest disease-causing organisms. Fact or Fiction
a)
Fact
b)
Fiction
4.
All diseases are caused by pathogens. Fact or Fiction?
a)
Fact
b)
Fiction
5.
A doctor would most likely prescribe an antibiotic to treat what type of pathogen?
a)
Fungi
b)
Helminth
c)
Virus
d)
Bacteria
6.
The __________ period is how long the disease can spread from one person to another.
a)
Sickness
b)
Bed rest
c)
Contagious
7.
Washing your hands is the _________ effective strategy for preventing the spread of disease?
a)
least
b)
most
8.
The ________ is the first line of defense.
a)
eyes
b)
stomach
c)
t-cells
d)
skin
9.
Ways to limit exposure to communicable disease :
a)
washing your hands
b)
eating a balanced diet and participating in physical activity
c)
learn stress management techniques
d)
All of the above
10.
Cancer, Hypertension, and Asthma are examples of what types of disease?
a)
Non-communicable
b)
Communicable
11.
Athlete's foot is an example of this pathogen
a)
Bacteria
b)
Virus
c)
Fungus
d)
Protozoan
12.
A doctor would most likely prescribe an antibiotic to treat what type of pathogen?
a)
fungus
b)
bacteria
c)
virus
d)
parasite
13.
bacteria diseases can be cured with antibiotics
a)
true
b)
false
14.
You can get ringworm of the skin by sharing contaminated towels, clothing, and sports equipment, and by direct contact with an infected person. Ringworm is what type of disease?
a)
virus
b)
bacteria
c)
fungus
d)
parasite
15.
is the body's defense against infectious organisms and other invaders.
a)
respiratory system
b)
endocrine system
c)
immune system
d)
circulatory system
16.
What pathogen causes influenza (the Flu)
a)
Bacteria
b)
Virus
c)
Protozoa
d)
Fungi
17.
The best way to avoid the flu is to:
a)
Take antibiotics prior to getting sick
b)
Wash your hands frequently
c)
Avoid Sick people
d)
Wear a mask everywhere
18.
Strep throat is caused by:
a)
Virus
b)
fungi
c)
Bacteria
d)
Protozoa
19.
There are _____ types of pathogens
a)
1
b)
5
c)
4
d)
10
20.
The BEST way to prevent pathogens from spreading is by
a)
avoiding contact with people
b)
taking out the trash
c)
washing your hands
d)
never going to a hospital or doctors office
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