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WorksheetsPathogens Test
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which infectious agent is not considered a living organism by some biologists?
Virus
fungus
parasite
bacteria
Jamie found information about a system in his body that can destroy harmful microorganisms before they can cause him to get sick. What system would he have researched?
Reproductive
Respiratory
Nervous
Immune
Bacteria and Fungi are infectious agents. Which sentence correctly describes a difference between the two?
Fungi make their own food, bacteria rely on other organisms for food.
Bacteria make their own food, fungi rely on other organisms
Bacteria are multicellular, some fungi are single celled
Bacteria are single-celled, fungi are multicellular
How does the body build defense to a disease without getting the disease?
Vaccination
Allergic reaction
Inflammatory response
None of the above?
Harmful bacteria are destroyed in the body by the action of....
Red Blood Cells
White Blood Cells
Hormones
Allergies
A____________ is an organism that feeds off of a host for energy?
Virus
Parasite
Bacteria
Fungus
Which of the following organelles is not found in bacteria?
Ribosomes
Cytoplasm
Cell membrane
Nucleus
Which of the following is a characteristic of most bacterial infections, but not of a virus?
Bacterial have multiple symptoms
Bacterial infections affect people differently
Bacterial infections spread through the air
Bacterial infections can be treated by antibiotics
The graph shows the production of antibodies following the flu shot. Which statement summarizes the graph?
The body immediately produces the max level of antibodies
The max level of antibodies is in about 18 days
The max antibodies is at 15 days
The greatest increased in production is from 15-20 days
Which health condition is an infectious disease?
pneumonia caused by microorganisms
heart problems
Lung cancer
eye damage from UV light
Which health condition is NOT noninfectious?
Asthma
Cystic fibrosis
Sickle cell anemia
Malaria
