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Communicable Disease

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Communicable diseases are caused by

a)

Pathogens

b)

antigens

c)

the immune system

d)

platelets

2.

_________can only replicate using the host.

a)

Bacteria

b)

Virus

c)

Fungus

d)

Protozoa

3.

Many ________ are symbiotic, but some cause very nasty infections.

a)

Protozoa

b)

Rickettsia

c)

Fungus

d)

Bacteria

4.

_________an not produce their own food and prefer a living organism as a host.

a)

Fungus

b)

Protozoa

c)

Antibodies

d)

Vaccines

5.

Single celled organisms that move on their own and usually cause intestinal diseases are

a)

paramecium.

b)

antigens.

c)

protozoa.

d)

a good way to improve your immunity.

6.

_________are bacteria like organisms that only survive in another organism like a flea, tick, or mosquito.

a)

Bacteria

b)

Rickettsias

c)

Protozoans

d)

Fungus

7.

Any white blood cells involved in fighting infection are classified as

a)

Antibodies

b)

leukocytes

c)

lymph

d)

antigens

8.

A red blood cell's primary function is to transport

a)

oxygen

b)

water

c)

nutrients

d)

platelets

9.

Proteins produced by Helper B Cells to identify invading pathogens are

a)

interferons

b)

antigens

c)

antibodies

d)

mitochondria

10.

The body system responsible for transporting, filtering pathogens, activating leukocytes, and maintaining immunity is the

a)

digestive system

b)

immune system

c)

lymphatic system

d)

endocrine system

11.

Examples of Passive/Non-specific response to infection include

a)

fever

b)

inflamation

c)

mucous production

d)

all of these

12.

Your skin, mucous membranes, cilia, tears, sweat, urine, and gastric juices are examples of your immune system's

a)

Innate response

b)

Adaptive response

c)

Physical barriers

13.

Phagocytosis is part of your body's

a)

Physical Barriers

b)

Innate response

c)

Adaptive response

d)

None of these