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10.1.3.E – Disease Prevention Quizizz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are germs?

a)

Tiny organisms that make you sick

b)

Harmless bacteria

c)

Beneficial bacteria

d)

Food particles

2.

An "agent" that causes a germ or disease is called a...

a)
Parasite
b)
Bacteria
c)
Pathogen
d)
Fungii
3.

What are the 4 types of pathogens?

(Choose 4)

a)

Parasite

b)

Virus

c)

Bacteria

d)

Germs

e)

Fungi

4.

A disease caused by germs that can NOT spread from person-to-person is called a...

a)

communicable
(infectious)

b)

contagious

c)

susceptible

d)

non-communicable
(non-infectious)

5.

A disease caused by germs that CAN spread from person-to-person is called a...

a)

non-communicable
(non-infectious)

b)

communicable
(infectious)

c)

allergy

d)

virus

6.

Are all diseases contagious - meaning they can spread from pesron-to-person?

a)

Yes

b)

No

7.

What is the word for when conditions are passed down from a parent to their child through genes?

a)

Pathogen

b)

Infection

c)

Hereditary

8.

What is the disease that can make it hard for a person to breathe and may require an inhaler?

a)
Asthma
b)

Lyme Disease

c)

Chickenpox

d)

Allergies

9.

What is the name of an itchy rash with little spots all over the body that is caused by a virus?

a)

Measles

b)

Chickenpox

c)

Mumps

d)

Tuberculosis

10.

What is the name of a bacterial infection that causes a sore throat, fever, and swollen tonsils?

a)

A Cold

b)

The Flu

c)

Strep Throat

d)

Pink Eye

11.

What is the name of a fungal infection on the skin that causes a red, itchy, ring-shaped rash?

a)

Asthma

b)

Measles

c)

Ringworm

12.

What is the name for a virus that causes a fever, cough, stuffy/runny nose?

a)

Influenza ("the Flu")

b)

Lymes Disease

c)

Hay Fever

13.

What disease can you get from being bitten by a tick?

a)

Asthma

b)

Lymes Disease

c)

Hay Fever

d)

Chickenpox

14.

What is the bacterial infection that causes itchy, red eyes with sometimes yellow goopy puss gathering in the corner of your eye?

a)

Pink Eye

b)

Influenze

c)

Chickenpox

d)

Ringworm

15.

What is this genetic disorder that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus in the respiratory system?

a)

Malaria

b)

Cancer

c)

Cystic Fibrosis

d)

Influenza

16.

Which of these have non-communicable (NOT infectious) diseases?
Choose 2

a)

Asthma

Allergies

b)

Chickenpox

Pink eye

c)

Diabetes

Obesity

17.

Which of these have communicable (infectious) diseases?
Choose 3

a)

Asthma

Allergies

b)

Chickenpox

Pink eye

c)

Lyme disease
Ring Worm

d)

Influenza (Flu),

Strep Throat

18.

The best way to protect yourself from germs is:

a)

wear a surgical mask and gloves

b)

stay inside

c)

wash your hands

d)

sneeze into your desk

19.

What part of your body helps protect you from germs/pathogens?

a)

Heart

b)

Immune System

c)

Brain

d)

Bone System

20.

How can we "boost" our immune system?
Choose 4

a)

Get a good night sleep.

b)

Eat lots of fast food.

c)

Exercise our bodies often.

d)

Eat lots of vegetables.

e)

Eat healthy fruits.