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Health 8 QUIZ 1 DISEASES

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

____ are single-celled organisms that live in almost every place where life can thrive.

a)

Protozoa

b)

Fungi

c)

Bacteria

d)

Viruses

2.

Which of the following is an example of a disease caused by viruses?

a)

Ringworm

b)

Influenza

c)

Dysentery

d)

Malaria

3.

____ is a viral or bacterial infection that causes inflammation in the tissue that covers the eye and inner surface of the eyelid.

a)

Pinkeye

b)

Tonsillitis

c)

Influenza

d)

Mononucleosis

4.

What kind of pathogen can develop antibiotic resistance?

(Mr. Rote's Hint: Only one of these types of Pathogens are actually affected by antibiotics)

a)

Bacteria

b)

Protozoa

c)

Viruses

d)

Fungi

5.

What is respiratory etiquette?

a)

The practice of covering your mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing

b)

Refrigerating and freezing foods to prevent others from sneezing or coughing on them

c)

Washing your hands to prevent others from coughing or sneezing on them

d)

Getting a vaccine to prevent infection of others when you cough or sneeze

6.

All of the following are noninfectious diseases, except ____.

a)

cancer

b)

epilepsy

c)

lung disease

d)

malaria

7.

All of the following are risk factors for noninfectious diseases, except ____.

a)

heredity

b)

lifestyle choices and behaviors

c)

airborne contamination

d)

environment

8.

Which of the following statements is false about heart disease?

a)

A buildup of plaque in the blood vessels blocks the flow of blood.

b)

Blood flows more efficiently when the walls of blood vessels are thick and rigid.

c)

The heart can stop beating during a heart attack.

d)

Some lifestyle choices increase a person’s chance of experiencing a stroke.

9.

Which of the following is a treatment for heart disease?

a)

Chemotherapy

b)

Regular insulin injections

c)

Using an inhaler

d)

Insertion of a stent

10.

Which of the following is a way to prevent common types of cancer?

a)

Getting sun exposure daily

b)

Avoiding physical activity

c)

Getting regular screenings, as recommended by a doctor

d)

Avoiding tobacco, but not friends who smoke