WorksheetsChapter 17 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A _________ disease can be passed to a person from another person, animal, or object.
communicable
bacteria
fungi
pathogen
__________ are tiny organisms that cause communicable diseases.
bacteria
fungi
pathogens
viruses
Tiny one-celled organisms that live nearly everywhere are called ___________.
pathogens
bacteria
fungi
viruses
Colds, flu, and hepatitis are caused by ____________.
bacteria
fungi
viruses
pathogens
Ringworm and athlete's foot are examples of diseases caused by ____________.
bacteria
fungi
pathogens
viruses
___________ is your body's ability to resist the germs that cause a particular disease.
Immunity
Inflammation
Communicable
T cells
The first nonspecific immune response is ____________, or increased blood flow to the affected area.
immunity
inflammation
communicable
T cells
Lymphocytes that produce antibodies are called ____________.
T cells
B cells
fungi
bacteria
Lymphocytes that attack pathogens directly and that stimulate the production of B cells are called ______________.
B cells
T cells
fungi
bacteria
Strep throat can be cured with antibodies.
True
False
Rubella is a viral disease of the liver characterized by yellowing of the skin.
True
False
Fatigue has no effect on your immune system.
True
False
A person with an STD may have no symptoms.
True
False
The only sure way to prevent an STD is to practice good hygiene.
True
False
An STD for which there is no known cure is chlamydia.
True
False
HIV infects and destroys
bacteria
B cells
protozoa
T cells
HIV is passed from one person to another
by mosquitoes
by shaking hands
through body fluids
through the air
HIV is not spread by
donating blood
having sex
receiving contaminated blood
sharing needles
What is the body's main line of defense?
Respiratory system
Nervous system
Immune system
Endocrine system
What is the most familiar communicable disease?
Cancer
Common cold
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
