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Communicable Vs. Non-Communicable

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Immune System is...

a)

A piece of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat.

b)

Network of cells, tissues, organs, and chemicals that fight off pathogens

c)

The common flu virus

d)

Organisms that are more complex than bacteria

2.

Infection is...

a)

Network of cells, tissues, organs, and chemicals that fights off pathogens.

b)

An organism, such as an insect that transmits pathogens.

c)

The time between when the victim comes in contact with the microbe until the disease symptoms begin.

d)

A condition that occurs when pathogens in the body multiply and damage body cells.

3.

Which disease is the only one to have been eradicated?

(a)  

4.

A communicable disease is...

a)

Disease-causing organisms that are so small they can only be seen through a microscope.

b)

Microscopic, single-celled organisms exist in their millions, in every environment, both inside and outside other organisms.

c)

A disease that can be spread from one living thing to another.

d)

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

5.

Pandemic is prevalent over the whole country or world.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Influenza is...

a)

The common Flu

b)

Disease-causing organisms that are so small they can only be seen through a microscope.

c)

A disease outbreak is the occurrence of cases of the disease in excess of what would normally be expected in a defined community, geographical area, or season.

d)

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

7.

Which of the following is an example of an endemic disease?

a)

Smallpox

b)

Zika

c)

HIV/AIDS

d)

Ebola

8.

Protozoa is...

a)

A condition that occurs when pathogens in the body multiply and damage body cells.

b)

A disease that is spread from one living thing organism to another or through infectious disease.

c)

Organisms that are more complex than bacteria but cannot make their own food.

d)

One-celled organisms that are more complex than bacteria. Ex: Malaria

9.

What is a vector?

a)

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

b)

An organism, such as an insect that transmits pathogens.

c)

Prevalent over a whole country or the world

d)

Network of cells, tissues, organs, and chemicals that fights off pathogens.

10.

Incubation period is...

a)

A disease outbreak is the occurrence of cases of the disease in excess of what would normally be expected in a defined community, geographical area, or season.

b)

A medical condition or disease that is not caused by infectious agents (non-infectious or non-transmissible)

c)

The time between when the victim comes in contact with the microbe until the disease symptoms begin.

d)

A piece of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat. Needs a host to survive.

11.

Bacteria are...

a)

The time between when the victim comes in contact with the microbe until the disease symptoms begin.

b)

Leukocytes cells of the immune system.

c)

Organisms that are more complex than bacteria but cannot make their own food.

d)

Microscopic, single-celled organisms that exist in their millions, in every environment, both inside and outside other organisms.

12.

Is an epidemic defined as a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time?

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Virus is...

a)

A medical condition or disease that is not caused by infectious agents (non-infectious or non-transmissible)

b)

Organisms that are more complex than bacteria but cannot make their own food.

c)

A piece of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat. Needs a host to survive.

d)

An organism, such as an insect that transmits pathogens.

14.

Pandemic is...

a)

The common flu virus

b)

A disease outbreak is the occurrence of cases of the disease in excess of what would normally be expected in a defined community, geographical area, or season.

c)

Prevalent over a whole country or the world

15.

Many new or emerging diseases are caused by contact with which of the following?

(a)  

16.

Which of the following are ways Ebola can be transmitted?

a)

Saliva

b)

Blood

c)

Birds

d)

Urine

17.

Which type of organism is more complex than bacteria and cannot make its own food? (Example: Athlete's Foot)

a)

Virus

b)

Bacteria

c)

Protozoa

d)

Fungi

18.

White Blood cells are...

a)

One-celled organisms that are more complex than bacteria. Ex: Malaria

b)

Called leukocytes, they are cells of the immune system involved in protecting the body against infectious diseases and foreign invaders.

c)

Disease-causing organisms that are so small they can only be seen through a microscope.

19.

Non-Communicable Disease is...

a)

Network of cells, tissues, organs, and chemicals that fights off pathogens.

b)

A medical condition or disease that is not caused by infectious agents (non-infectious or non-transmissible)

c)

An organism, such as an insect that transmits pathogens.

20.

What is another name for disease-causing organisms that are so small they can only be seen through a microscope?

a)

Influenza

b)

Bacteria

c)

Pathogen

d)

Outbreak

21.

Sudden increase in occurrences of an infectious disease is called?

a)

Outbreak

b)

Pandemic

c)

Epidemic

d)

Infection

22.

Which of the following is a Communicable Disease?

a)

Seizure

b)

Zika

c)

Heart Arrhythmia

d)

Leukemia

23.

Where did Ebola originate from?

a)

Monkeys

b)

Rats

c)

Bats

d)

Mosquitos

24.

Which of the following is a Non-Communicable disease?

a)

Diabetes

b)

Rhinovirus

c)

Ebola

d)

Athletes foot

25.

What condition does the Zika virus cause in infants?

a)

Influenza

b)

Asthma

c)

Microcephaly

d)

Diabetes

26.

Antibiotics are used to kill only bacteria.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

It can take months to develop a flu vaccine.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Bubonic Plague (The Black Death) was primarily spread by what?

a)

Infected Fleas

b)

Rats

c)

Mosquitos

d)

Bats

29.

Which of the following are effective ways to prevent the spread of disease?

a)

Not covering your cough

b)

Washing your hands for 20 sec.

c)

Not sharing water bottles

d)

Sharing chapstick

30.

Do vaccines only fight viruses and bacterial infections?

a)

Yes

b)

No

31.

Which of the following is NOT a type of pathogen?

a)

Virus

b)

Fungi

c)

Leukocyte

d)

Bacteria

32.

Which organism is commonly responsible for causing athlete's foot?

a)

Fungi

b)

Bacteria

c)

Virus

d)

Protozoa