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WorksheetsChapter 23 - Communicable Diseases
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 23mins
Single-celled microorganisms that can live almost anywhere
Pathogen
Infection
toxin
bacteria
a microorganism that causes disease
infection
virus
toxin
pathogen
a substance that kills cells or interferes with their function
bacteria
virus
toxin
pathogen
a condition that occurs when pathogens in the body multiply and damage body cells
virus
bacteria
pathogen
infection
a white blood cell that surrounds and destroys a pathogen
lymphocyte
phagocyte
antibody
vaccine
a specialized white blood cell that coordinates many of the functions of specific immunity
phagocyte
antibody
lymphocyte
vaccine
a protein that acts against a specific antigen
antibody
vaccine
immunity
lymphocyte
a preparation of dead or weakened pathogens that are introduced into the body to stimulate an immune response
antibody
phagocyte
immunity
vaccine
the state of being protected against a particular disease
vaccine
immunity
antibody
phagocyte
a global outbreak of an infectious disease
pathogen
infection
pandemic
epidemic
an organism that carries and transmits pathogens to humans or other animals
protozoan
fungal spore
vector
droplet
bacterial disease that spreads through the air and attacks the lungs
tuberculosis
hepatitis A
Step Throat
influenza
yellowing of the eyes and skin
jaundice
mucous
pneumonia
cirrhosis
disease most often spread by contact with needles that are contaminated with infected blood
Hepatitis C
Avian inluenza
Tuberculosis
Mononucleosis
a reaction to tissue damage caused by injury or infection
inflammatory response
immune response
specific defenses
immune system
part of the immune system's job to "remember"
the antigens it has dealt with in the past
the lymph sent through the lymphatic system
the B cells produced by antibodies
the coordinated actions of T Cells
Avian influenza is a viral disease that occurs naturally among
birds
mosquitoes
bacteria
ticks
the microorganism giardia infects
the digestive system
mucous membranes
the respiratory system
emerging infection
a disease caused by bacteria
athlete's foot
common cold
influenza
strep throat
can result in cirrhosis of the liver
hepatitis C
tuberculosis
mononucleosis
pheumonia
in the immune system, what kind of cells trigger the production of B cells and killer T-Cells
Helper T Cells
antigens
macrophages
phagocytes
which is NOT an emerging disease
hepatitis A
Mad Cow Disease
Lyme Disease
avian influenza
which of the following is NOT true of measles
the contagious period ends when the rash disappears
there is not specific treatment or antiviral therapy
fever and runny nose are symptoms
the contagious period begins 3-4 days before the rash appears
