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Diseases

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Any condition that interferes with the proper functioning of the body or mind is a(n)_______________.

a)

Pathogen

b)

Disease

c)

Infection

d)

Illness

2.

These diseases are contagious and spread from person to person.

a)

Genetic disease

b)

Non-communicable disease

c)

Deficiency disease

d)

Communicable disease

3.

Organisms that cause diseases are called?

a)

Pathogens

b)

Hosts

c)

Phagocytes

d)

Toxins

4.

Viruses are the smallest disease-causing organisms.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

All diseases are caused by pathogens.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Organisms like ticks and mosquitos that spread diseases are called?

a)

Fungi

b)

Parasites

c)

Vectors

d)

Pathogens

7.

The study of the spread of disease is called?

a)

Pathology

b)

Biology

c)

Epidemiology

d)

Anatomy

8.

Cancer, hypertension, and asthma are examples of non-communicable diseases.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which pathogen causes Malaria?

a)

Protist

b)

Virus

c)

Bacteria

d)

Fungi

10.

Which pathogen causes Ringworm?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Virus

c)

Protist

d)

Fungi

11.

Which disease is contagious?

a)

Diabetes

b)

Heart disease

c)

Tuberculosis

d)

Scurvy

12.

Which body organ is most affected by pathogenic fungi?

a)

Liver

b)

Heart

c)

Skin

d)

Brain

13.

All microoganisms can cause diseases.

a)

True

b)

False