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WorksheetsCommunicable Disease
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Communicable diseases are caused by
Pathogens
antigens
the immune system
platelets
_________can only replicate using the host.
Bacteria
Virus
Fungus
Protozoa
Many ________ are symbiotic, but some cause very nasty infections.
Protozoa
Rickettsia
Fungus
Bacteria
_________an not produce their own food and prefer a living organism as a host.
Fungus
Protozoa
Antibodies
Vaccines
Single celled organisms that move on their own and usually cause intestinal diseases are
paramecium.
antigens.
protozoa.
a good way to improve your immunity.
_________are bacteria like organisms that only survive in another organism like a flea, tick, or mosquito.
Bacteria
Rickettsias
Protozoans
Fungus
Any white blood cells involved in fighting infection are classified as
Antibodies
leukocytes
lymph
antigens
A red blood cell's primary function is to transport
oxygen
water
nutrients
platelets
Proteins produced by Helper B Cells to identify invading pathogens are
interferons
antigens
antibodies
mitochondria
The body system responsible for transporting, filtering pathogens, activating leukocytes, and maintaining immunity is the
digestive system
immune system
lymphatic system
endocrine system
Examples of Passive/Non-specific response to infection include
fever
inflamation
mucous production
all of these
Your skin, mucous membranes, cilia, tears, sweat, urine, and gastric juices are examples of your immune system's
Innate response
Adaptive response
Physical barriers
Phagocytosis is part of your body's
Physical Barriers
Innate response
Adaptive response
None of these
