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Diseases

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which micro organisms cause communicable diseases?

a)

Pathogens

b)

Pathogerms

c)

Partitions

2.

_________ are diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another

a)

Non communicable diseases

b)

Communicable diseases

3.
_______ Is any condition that interferes with the proper functioning of the body or mind
a)
disease
b)
infection
c)
pathogen
4.

________ are disease-causing organisms that are so small you need a microscope to see them. Think "fancy word for germs".

a)

Virus

b)

Disease

c)

Communicable

d)

Pathogen

5.
Washing your hands is the _________ effective strategy for preventing the spread of disease?
a)
least
b)
most
6.
What is a non-communicable disease?
a)
An illness that can be passed on by germs from person to person.
b)
A disease that cannot be passed on to another person.
7.

Coughing, sneezing, and runny nose are all _______________ of the common cold.

a)

access points

b)

abrasions

c)

organisms

d)

symptoms

8.

Chicken pox is an example of a ___________________________ disease.

a)

non-communicable

b)

exposure

c)

abrasion

d)

communicable

9.

Communicable diseases can be transferred from animal to person.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

If you are showing symptoms of a communicable disease you should still go to school.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The system in our body that helps fight disease is called the ________________ system.

a)

respiratory

b)

digestive

c)

muscular

d)

immune

12.

A _______ is a condition that damages or weakens part of the body.

a)

disease

b)

bacteria

c)

virus

d)

nightmare

13.
Which of these causes lung cancer?
a)
smoking
b)
drinking alcohol
c)
exercise
d)
obesity
14.
Which of these is the main cause of type 2 diabetes
a)
smoking
b)
exercise
c)
obesity
d)
drinking alcohol
15.
Which of these causes liver disease
a)
exercise
b)
smoking
c)
drinking alcohol
d)
obesity
16.

A person is told they are at risk of a heart attack what would make their health better?

a)

Drinking alcohol

b)

Starting smoking

c)

Exercise

d)

Eating lots of burgers

17.

What is a stroke?

a)

When the blood supply to part of the heart is cut off.

b)

When the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.

c)

A bleeding in the brain

d)

A bleeding in the heart

18.
Which of these is not a risk from smoking
a)
heart attack
b)
cancer
c)
stroke
d)
type 2 diabetes
19.
Diseases of the heart and the blood vessels are called ...
a)
asthma 
b)
carcinogen
c)
cancer
d)
 cardiovascular diseases
20.
Sometimes, the abnormal cells form growths that become lumps called _______________________.
a)
organs
b)
tissues 
c)
stroke
d)
tumors
21.
TRUE OR FALSE?  Cigarette smoke and tar contain carcinogens that cause cancer in cells of the lungs.
a)
FALSE
b)
TRUE
22.

A disease in which abnormal cells multiply and spread.

a)

cancer

b)

carcinogen

c)

high blood pressure

d)

cardiovascular diseases

23.
What is cancer?
a)
The heart does not receive enough blood.
b)
Sudden disruption of blood flow to part of the brain.
c)
Blood filled weak spot.
d)
Uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
24.
As we age, the chances of developing a lifestyle disease: 
a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
stays the same
25.
A doctor would most likely prescribe an antibiotic to treat what type of pathogen?
a)
Fungi
b)
Helminth
c)
Virus
d)
Bacteria
26.
The __________ period is how long the disease can spread from one person to another.
a)
Sickness
b)
Bed rest
c)
Contagious
27.
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
28.
Cancer, Hypertension, and Asthma are examples of what types of disease?
a)
Non-communicable
b)
Communicable
29.
Athlete's foot is an example of this pathogen
a)
Bacteria
b)
Virus
c)
Fungus
d)
Protozoan
30.
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
31.
What pathogen causes influenza (the Flu)
a)
Bacteria
b)
Virus
c)
Protozoa
d)
Fungi
32.
Strep throat is caused by:
a)
Virus
b)
fungi
c)
Bacteria
d)
Protozoa

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