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HUMAN DISEASE TEST 1

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 2hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The things that are kept the same to ensure the results are due to the experiment is called..

a)

Constant

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Independent Variable

2.
The variable that is being tested, counted, or measured and is responding to the independent variable is known as 
a)
Control
b)
Constant
c)
Independent Variable
d)
Dependent Variable
3.
Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid? What is the independent variable?
a)
Brand of paper towel
b)
Amount of water absorbed
4.
Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid? What is the dependent variable?
a)
brand of paper towel
b)
amount of water absorbed
5.

Zach wants to determine if the amount of time spent on social media has an effect of grades. What is the independent variable?

a)

time on social media

b)

computer skills

6.

Zach wants to determine if the amount of time spent on social media has an effect of grades. What is the dependent variable?

a)

popularity

b)

grades

7.

What type of graph is this?

a)

box and whisker plot

b)

histogram

c)

bar graph

d)

line graph

8.

What type of graph is this?

a)

scatter plot

b)

venn diagram

c)

line plot

d)

line graph

9.

What type of graph is this?

a)

box and whisker plot

b)

percentage graph

c)

venn diagram

d)

pie chart

10.

Which axis is the "x-axis" ?

a)

the vertical axis

b)

the horizontal axis

11.

Which axis is the "y-axis" ?

a)

the vertical axis

b)

the horizontal axis

12.

This type of pathogen is able to reproduce on its own and requires antibiotics for treatment.

a)

Virus

b)

Bacteria

c)

Infection

13.

This type of pathogen needs a host cell in order to reproduce.

a)

Bacteria

b)

Pathogen

c)

Virus

d)

Parasite

14.

This type of treatment will work on bacteria, but not on viruses (since viruses aren't technically "alive.").

a)

Antifungal

b)

Antibiotic

c)

Antiviral

15.

These specialized body cells are the immune system's "soldiers."

a)

Red blood cells

b)

White blood cells

c)

Pathogens

16.

Foreign, infectious microbes that cause sickness or disease.

a)

Pathogen

b)

Bacteria

c)

Cancer

d)

Parasite

17.

Which pathogen needs a host cell to reproduce?

a)

virus

b)

bacteria

c)

fungus

d)

parasite

18.
This is the word for a disease causing organism.
a)
Phagocyte
b)
Pathogen
c)
Pandemic
19.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a pathogen?

a)

cigarette smoke

b)

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

c)

Rhinovirus

d)

E. coli bacteria

20.

The following agent can be treated with antibiotics.

a)

bacterium

b)

parasite

c)

virus

21.

An infectious disease could become a pandemic because ...

a)

the disease is a worldwide threat

b)

the disease is confined (kept) in a particular area

22.

If 15 people get sick at a school event, what is the best explanation?

a)

contact with an infected person

b)

contact with a contaminated object

23.

How can the rate of disease be reduced?

a)

by preventing transmission between people

b)

by taking medication daily

24.

One way to become immune to a disease without first having the disease is by ...

a)

antibiotics

b)

vaccination

25.

What is the most common term phrase for communicable disease

a)

infectious disease

b)

plague

c)

outbreak

d)

air borne pathogen

26.

Bacteria enter the body

a)

grow and release toxins

b)

release toxins

c)

grow, multiply, and release toxins

d)

release toxins but generally do not multiply

27.
A disease that can pass from one organism to another is a(n)
a)
pathogen.
b)
infectious disease.
c)
toxin.
d)
bacteria.
28.
A disease that can pass from one organism to another is a(n)
a)
pathogen.
b)
infectious disease.
c)
toxin.
d)
bacteria.
29.
What causes malaria?
a)
bacteria
b)
fungi
c)
protists
d)
viruses
30.

How can you get rabies?

a)

bite or scratch

b)

spores

c)

worms

d)

eggs being laid on you

31.

Any mammal can get rabies, including cats and dogs.

a)

true

b)

false

32.

Where is the virus carried?

a)

saliva

b)

blood

c)

venom

d)

fingernails

33.

Avoiding wild animals and not trying to pet them is one way to avoid getting rabies.

a)

true

b)

false

34.

If you develop rabies, and are not treated, what would happen?

a)

nothing

b)

death

c)

paralysis

d)

simple cold

35.

Can HIV/AIDS be cured?

a)

Yes

b)

No

36.

The HIV/AIDS can weaken and destroy which body system?

a)

Immune

b)

Endocrine

c)

Digestive

d)

Respiratory

37.

Which type of blood cells are responsible for defending the body against infection?

a)

Red blood cells

b)

DNA

c)

White blood cells

d)

Platelets

38.

Sharing needles or razors with someone infected with HIV can spread HIV to you.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

HIV & AIDS has been in the US since:

a)

Late 1960's

b)

Late 1970's

c)

Early 1980's

d)

Early 1990's

40.

An infected person can pass HIV to others:


a)

Only when HIV signs/symptoms are present

b)

At any time, once infected with HIV

c)

When he/she has developed full blown AIDS

d)

One year after becoming infected with HIV