WorksheetsYear 9 - Body Systems and Disease Control (level 9)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary function of the nervous and endocrine systems working together?
To digest food
To regulate and coordinate the body’s response to stimuli
To produce red blood cells
To store energy
Which mechanism is primarily used by the body to maintain homeostasis?
Positive feedback
Negative feedback
Neutral feedback
Direct feedback
What is homeostasis?
The process of cell division
The maintenance of a stable internal environment
The breakdown of glucose
The production of hormones
Which of the following is NOT a measure to control the transmission of infectious diseases?
Personal hygiene
Quarantine protocols
Ignoring symptoms
Public education programs
What is the role of quarantine protocols in disease control?
To increase the spread of disease
To isolate and prevent the spread of disease
To provide nutrition to patients
To enhance the immune system
Which of the following is an example of an infectious disease?
Diabetes
Influenza
Hypertension
Osteoporosis
Which system is responsible for producing hormones in the body?
Nervous system
Endocrine system
Digestive system
Respiratory system
What is a common method of public education to prevent disease transmission?
Distributing free food
Conducting health awareness campaigns
Providing free transport
Offering entertainment shows
Which of the following is a non-infectious disease?
Tuberculosis
Asthma
Measles
Malaria
How do personal hygiene practices help in controlling infectious diseases?
By increasing the number of pathogens
By reducing the spread of pathogens
By making the body more susceptible to infections
By eliminating all bacteria from the body
Which of the following organisms can cause infectious diseases?
Viruses
Minerals
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
What is the primary role of the nervous system in the body?
To transport oxygen
To send and receive signals
To digest food
To store fat
Which of the following is a key characteristic of negative feedback mechanisms?
They amplify changes
They counteract changes
They have no effect on changes
They promote changes
What is the main difference between infectious and non-infectious diseases?
Infectious diseases are caused by genetic factors
Non-infectious diseases are caused by pathogens
Infectious diseases are caused by organisms and agents
Non-infectious diseases are contagious
Which of the following is a benefit of public education programs in disease control?
They increase the cost of healthcare
They spread misinformation
They raise awareness and promote preventive measures
They reduce the availability of vaccines
