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WorksheetsPandemic Unit Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
These are the smallest types of pathogens that can cause a disease in humans.
Prions
Viruses
Bacteria
Protozoa
Parasites
Which one(s) of these pathogens can be killed using antibiotics?
viruses
bacteria
fungi
protozoa
parasites
Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
The Flu
Mad Cow Disease
Malaria
The Black Death
TRUE or FALSE: The virus that caused CoViD will eventually be killed by antibiotics (once we invent them).
True
False
Which of the following best describes the the meaning of "pathology?"
The study of diseases.
The study of pandemics.
The study of air travel.
The study of walking routes.
Which of these pathogens are generally considered to NOT be alive by scientists and are, therefore, harder to eliminate from the body?
fungi
viruses
bacteria
protozoa
The disease CoVid-19 is caused by which of the following pathogens?
a prion
a virus
a bacterium
a fungus
a protozoan
The first line of defense of the immune system includes all of the following EXCEPT which one?
Unbroken skin
Phagocytes
Mucus
Sweat
Hair
TRUE or FALSE: You are born with all the antibody-producing B Cells you will need in your lifetime.
True
False
Which of the following is most likely to happen immediately after a pathogen makes it through the first line of defense?
memory B cells are created
the body spikes a fever to prevent the pathogen from multiplying
B cells are activated and produce antibodies quickly
T cells are activated to destroy infected body cells
Where are B cells and T cells normally found when NOT activated?
inside of lymph nodes
in the bloodstream
in the lungs
inside of the mouth
Which one(s) of the immune system's defenses are considered SPECIFIC?
1st Line of Defense
2nd Line of Defense
3rd Line of Defense
4th Line of Defense
Which of the following is the name for the protein that is found on the outer cell membrane or capsid that allows it to be identified by the body?
antigen
antibody
phagocyte
receptor
Which one of these types of cells leads to the production of antibodies?
B Cells
T Cells
Phagocytes
Which of these lines of defense of the immune system is not present at birth and needs to be built over time?
1st Line of Defense
2nd Line of Defense
3rd Line of Defense
Which one of the following best describes how antibodies work?
They bind to the antigens of pathogens and clump them together.
They cause T cells to produce enzymes that destroy pathogens.
They stimulate the release of mucus so the body can drain the pathogen out of the nose.
They migrate to the brain and cause the body to produce a fever to decrease the chance of a pathogen reproducing.
Which of the following best describes why it takes so long for you to feel better after infected with a pathogen the first time?
The pathogen takes a while to make it through the physical barriers of the 1st line of defense.
There are not a lot of phagocytes so it takes a while for them to get rid of the pathogen.
It takes a long while to activate B cells to produce antibodies, which ultimately allow the body to gather up the pathogens so they can be urinated out the body.
The generation of a fever by the body prolongs the sickness.
Identify an example of appropriate social distancing.
A person no longer calls and/or texts their family members.
A person no longer speaks to others in their own home.
A person no longer attends large gatherings.
A person no longer goes on walks in their own neighborhood.
Identify the condition that warrants wearing a face mask.
Any time one cannot maintain a 6 foot separation from another person who is not part of one's family.
Any time one is going to be in crowded spaces.
Any time one is going to use public transportation.
All of these require one to wear a face mask.
Identify the age group for which COVID-19 has the greatest potential to cause death.
Adults (18-69 years)
Teens (13-17)
Elderly people (70 years and older)
Children (Birth - 12 years)
