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WorksheetsCommunicable and non-communicable diseases
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 39mins
Which micro organisms cause communicable diseases?
Pathogens
Pathogerms
Partitions
What are five pathogens that can cause communicable diseases?
Bacteria, carbohydrates and protein
Insects. Water, soil
Bacteria, virus, fungi, Protozoa, parasite
_________ are diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another
Non communicable diseases
Communicable diseases
Goiter
Lack of Vitamin A causes _________
Night blindness
Goiter
Rickets
Sources of Vitamin C include the following except
Amla
Orange
Beans
__________ causes typhoid
Protozoa
Bacteria
Fungi
The following are ways diseases spread except __________
By direct contact
By insects
By being friendly
Fungi causes skin infection
True
False
Not sure
Diseases can be classified into two types, ___________ diseases and ________ diseases
Pathogens and Microorganisms
Communication and non communication
Communicable and non communicable
What are two viral diseases that do have a vaccine?
Measles and typhoid
Measles and malaria
Measles and chicken pox
A _______ is a condition that damages or weakens part of the body.
disease
bacteria
virus
nightmare
Viruses need to be inside this so they can grow and multiply.
host
parasite
pathogen
acid
This is a treatment that makes the body stronger against infections and diseases.
host
microbe
vaccine
pathogen
Pathogens can be spread by drinking contaminated water or eating raw or undercooked food.
Yes, this is true
No, this is not true
Which of the following is NOT a way to "knock out" or fight germs?
cough and sneeze into your elbow
wash your hands often
fight off antibodies with a vaccine
build your immune system
A medicine that can give you immunity to a disease is called a __________.
antibodies
vaccine
pathogen
white blood cell
The body’s ability to “remember” how to make antibodies quickly is called immunity.
True
False
Substances made by white blood cells to help fight pathogens are ___________.
antibodies
antibiotics
red blood cells
mucus
What is the immune system?
The antibiotics that fight diseases
The body system that fights ninjas
The body system that fights diseases
The medicine that makes you feel better
__________ is the rapid growth of pathogens in the body.
immunity
infection
bacteria
immune system
Lifestyle choices are small daily choices that you can make to help lower your risk of some diseases.
False
True
Viruses can replicate without a host.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a type of pathogen?
mucus
protozoa
bacteria
fungi
virus
__________ are tiny organisms or viruses that cause diseases.
Symptoms
Heredity
Antibodies
Pathogens
Fever is an example of a _________, or a sign that you aren't feeling well.
ache
heredity
symptom
sign
A disease that is hereditary can be passed from parents to their children.
True
False
A disease that does NOT spread from person to person is a ______________.
communicable
non-communicable
A disease that can be spread from person to person is a ______________.
non-communicable
communicable
Communicable diseases can also be
caused by the environment, give two other causes of communicable diseases?
human to houses
person to other people, animals
Communicable diseases are also known as?
infectious diseases
non infectious diseases
Non-communicable diseases are also known as?
not severe diseases
chronic diseases.
Chronic as a non-communicable disease means it...?
lasts for a longer period of time and progress gradually.
a very short time and a speedy recovery
examples of communicable diseases...
cold and sneezing
broken leg or arms
typhoid, cholera, malaria, tuberculosis, leprosy
examples of non-communicable diseases.
cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s diseases, Down’s syndrome, Kwashiorker
broken finger and toe
one reason why non-communicable diseases can occur at any time of the year?
need cold weather to appear
not seasonal
How are infectious diseases caused?
washing and drying your hands too much
Pathogenic microorganisms are the primary cause
Viruses, fungi, and bacteria act as agents/vectors for infection are what?
how you break your fingers and toes
how infectious diseases spread
True or False, infectious diseases are hereditary?
true
false
how the spread of communicable diseases might occur?
by sitting on your own in isolation
through the air, by direct contact with a contaminated surface, food, etc.
Which is deadlier, communicable diseases or
non-communicable diseases?
communicable
non communicable
This type of disease can be genetic, not infectious, and can have relapses.
communicable
non-communicable
Ms Bracey caught a non communicable disease in Thailand, which one?
malaria
colera
typhoid
tuberculosis
Diseases can be classified into two types,_____________ diseases and _____________ diseases
Communicable and Non communicable
Pathogens and Microorganisms
Measles and Chicken pox
_____________ causes typhoid
protozoa
fungi
bacteria
Fungi causes skin infection
True
False
Not sure
What are the two viral diseases that do have a vaccine?
Measles and typhoid
Measles and Chicken pox
Measles and Malaria
Which of the following is NOT a type of pathogen?
Mucus
Bacteria
Virus
Fungi
Protozoa
A disease that is hereditary can be passed from parents to children.
True
False
Viruses are the smallest disease-causing organisms.
Fact
Fiction
You can get ringworm of the skin by sharing contaminated towels, clothing, sports equipment and by direct contact with an infected person.
What type of disease is a "ringworm "?
Virus
Fungus
Bacteria
Parasite
The following are ways diseases spread except _______________.
by direct contact
by being friendly
by insects
What is immune system?
the antibiotics that fight diseases
the body system that fight diseases
the medicine that makes you feel better
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.
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 is spread from one living thing/organism to another or through an infectious disease.
A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
Pandemic is prevalent over the whole city or state.
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.
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
Vector is...
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.
Disease-causing organisms that are so small they can only be seen through a microscope.
Organisms that are more complex than bacteria but cannot make their own food.
Microscopic, single-celled organisms exist in their millions, in every environment, both inside and outside other organisms.
An epidemic is 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
Organisms that are more complex than bacteria but cannot make their own food.
Virus
Bacteria
Protozoa
Fungi
White Blood cells are...
One-celled organisms that are more complex than bacteria. Ex: Malaria
Called leukocytes are the cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both 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.
Disease-causing organisms that are so small they can only be seen through a microscope.
Influenza
Bacteria
Pathogen
Outbreak
The occurrence of cases of the disease in excess of what would normally be expected in a defined community, geographical area, or season.
Outbreak
Pandemic
Epidemic
Infection
What are examples of Communicable diseases?
Check all that apply!
Cold
Influenza
Ebola
Zika
Heart Disease
