WorksheetsCommunicable Vs. Non-Communicable
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 46mins
Immune System is...
A piece of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat.
Network of cells, tissues, organs, and chemicals that fight off pathogens
The common flu virus
Organisms that are more complex than bacteria
Infection is...
Network of cells, tissues, organs, and chemicals that fights off pathogens.
An organism, such as an insect that transmits pathogens.
The time between when the victim comes in contact with the microbe until the disease symptoms begin.
A condition that occurs when pathogens in the body multiply and damage body cells.
Which disease is the only one to have been eradicated?
(a)
A communicable disease is...
Disease-causing organisms that are so small they can only be seen through a microscope.
Microscopic, single-celled organisms exist in their millions, in every environment, both inside and outside other organisms.
A disease that can be spread from one living thing to another.
A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
Pandemic is prevalent over the whole country or world.
True
False
Influenza is...
The common Flu
Disease-causing organisms that are so small they can only be seen through a microscope.
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.
A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
Which of the following is an example of an endemic disease?
Smallpox
Zika
HIV/AIDS
Ebola
Protozoa is...
A condition that occurs when pathogens in the body multiply and damage body cells.
A disease that is spread from one living thing organism to another or through infectious disease.
Organisms that are more complex than bacteria but cannot make their own food.
One-celled organisms that are more complex than bacteria. Ex: Malaria
What is a vector?
A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
An organism, such as an insect that transmits pathogens.
Prevalent over a whole country or the world
Network of cells, tissues, organs, and chemicals that fights off pathogens.
Incubation period is...
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.
A medical condition or disease that is not caused by infectious agents (non-infectious or non-transmissible)
The time between when the victim comes in contact with the microbe until the disease symptoms begin.
A piece of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat. Needs a host to survive.
Bacteria are...
The time between when the victim comes in contact with the microbe until the disease symptoms begin.
Leukocytes cells of the immune system.
Organisms that are more complex than bacteria but cannot make their own food.
Microscopic, single-celled organisms that exist in their millions, in every environment, both inside and outside other organisms.
Is an epidemic defined as a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time?
True
False
Virus is...
A medical condition or disease that is not caused by infectious agents (non-infectious or non-transmissible)
Organisms that are more complex than bacteria but cannot make their own food.
A piece of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat. Needs a host to survive.
An organism, such as an insect that transmits pathogens.
Pandemic is...
The common flu virus
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.
Prevalent over a whole country or the world
Many new or emerging diseases are caused by contact with which of the following?
(a)
Which of the following are ways Ebola can be transmitted?
Saliva
Blood
Birds
Urine
Which type of organism is more complex than bacteria and cannot make its own food? (Example: Athlete's Foot)
Virus
Bacteria
Protozoa
Fungi
White Blood cells are...
One-celled organisms that are more complex than bacteria. Ex: Malaria
Called leukocytes, they are cells of the immune system involved in protecting the body against infectious diseases and foreign invaders.
Disease-causing organisms that are so small they can only be seen through a microscope.
Non-Communicable Disease is...
Network of cells, tissues, organs, and chemicals that fights off pathogens.
A medical condition or disease that is not caused by infectious agents (non-infectious or non-transmissible)
An organism, such as an insect that transmits pathogens.
What is another name for disease-causing organisms that are so small they can only be seen through a microscope?
Influenza
Bacteria
Pathogen
Outbreak
Sudden increase in occurrences of an infectious disease is called?
Outbreak
Pandemic
Epidemic
Infection
Which of the following is a Communicable Disease?
Seizure
Zika
Heart Arrhythmia
Leukemia
Where did Ebola originate from?
Monkeys
Rats
Bats
Mosquitos
Which of the following is a Non-Communicable disease?
Diabetes
Rhinovirus
Ebola
Athletes foot
What condition does the Zika virus cause in infants?
Influenza
Asthma
Microcephaly
Diabetes
Antibiotics are used to kill only bacteria.
True
False
It can take months to develop a flu vaccine.
True
False
Bubonic Plague (The Black Death) was primarily spread by what?
Infected Fleas
Rats
Mosquitos
Bats
Which of the following are effective ways to prevent the spread of disease?
Not covering your cough
Washing your hands for 20 sec.
Not sharing water bottles
Sharing chapstick
Do vaccines only fight viruses and bacterial infections?
Yes
No
Which of the following is NOT a type of pathogen?
Virus
Fungi
Leukocyte
Bacteria
Which organism is commonly responsible for causing athlete's foot?
Fungi
Bacteria
Virus
Protozoa
