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WorksheetsHealth 8 QUIZ 1 DISEASES
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
____ are single-celled organisms that live in almost every place where life can thrive.
Protozoa
Fungi
Bacteria
Viruses
Which of the following is an example of a disease caused by viruses?
Ringworm
Influenza
Dysentery
Malaria
____ is a viral or bacterial infection that causes inflammation in the tissue that covers the eye and inner surface of the eyelid.
Pinkeye
Tonsillitis
Influenza
Mononucleosis
What kind of pathogen can develop antibiotic resistance?
(Mr. Rote's Hint: Only one of these types of Pathogens are actually affected by antibiotics)
Bacteria
Protozoa
Viruses
Fungi
What is respiratory etiquette?
The practice of covering your mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing
Refrigerating and freezing foods to prevent others from sneezing or coughing on them
Washing your hands to prevent others from coughing or sneezing on them
Getting a vaccine to prevent infection of others when you cough or sneeze
All of the following are noninfectious diseases, except ____.
cancer
epilepsy
lung disease
malaria
All of the following are risk factors for noninfectious diseases, except ____.
heredity
lifestyle choices and behaviors
airborne contamination
environment
Which of the following statements is false about heart disease?
A buildup of plaque in the blood vessels blocks the flow of blood.
Blood flows more efficiently when the walls of blood vessels are thick and rigid.
The heart can stop beating during a heart attack.
Some lifestyle choices increase a person’s chance of experiencing a stroke.
Which of the following is a treatment for heart disease?
Chemotherapy
Regular insulin injections
Using an inhaler
Insertion of a stent
Which of the following is a way to prevent common types of cancer?
Getting sun exposure daily
Avoiding physical activity
Getting regular screenings, as recommended by a doctor
Avoiding tobacco, but not friends who smoke
