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WorksheetsHUMAN DISEASE TEST 1
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 2hrs 51mins
The things that are kept the same to ensure the results are due to the experiment is called..
Constant
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Zach wants to determine if the amount of time spent on social media has an effect of grades. What is the independent variable?
time on social media
computer skills
Zach wants to determine if the amount of time spent on social media has an effect of grades. What is the dependent variable?
popularity
grades
What type of graph is this?
box and whisker plot
histogram
bar graph
line graph
What type of graph is this?
scatter plot
venn diagram
line plot
line graph
What type of graph is this?
box and whisker plot
percentage graph
venn diagram
pie chart
Which axis is the "x-axis" ?
the vertical axis
the horizontal axis
Which axis is the "y-axis" ?
the vertical axis
the horizontal axis
This type of pathogen is able to reproduce on its own and requires antibiotics for treatment.
Virus
Bacteria
Infection
This type of pathogen needs a host cell in order to reproduce.
Bacteria
Pathogen
Virus
Parasite
This type of treatment will work on bacteria, but not on viruses (since viruses aren't technically "alive.").
Antifungal
Antibiotic
Antiviral
These specialized body cells are the immune system's "soldiers."
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Pathogens
Foreign, infectious microbes that cause sickness or disease.
Pathogen
Bacteria
Cancer
Parasite
Which pathogen needs a host cell to reproduce?
virus
bacteria
fungus
parasite
Which of the following is NOT an example of a pathogen?
cigarette smoke
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
Rhinovirus
E. coli bacteria
The following agent can be treated with antibiotics.
bacterium
parasite
virus
An infectious disease could become a pandemic because ...
the disease is a worldwide threat
the disease is confined (kept) in a particular area
If 15 people get sick at a school event, what is the best explanation?
contact with an infected person
contact with a contaminated object
How can the rate of disease be reduced?
by preventing transmission between people
by taking medication daily
One way to become immune to a disease without first having the disease is by ...
antibiotics
vaccination
What is the most common term phrase for communicable disease
infectious disease
plague
outbreak
air borne pathogen
Bacteria enter the body
grow and release toxins
release toxins
grow, multiply, and release toxins
release toxins but generally do not multiply
How can you get rabies?
bite or scratch
spores
worms
eggs being laid on you
Any mammal can get rabies, including cats and dogs.
true
false
Where is the virus carried?
saliva
blood
venom
fingernails
Avoiding wild animals and not trying to pet them is one way to avoid getting rabies.
true
false
If you develop rabies, and are not treated, what would happen?
nothing
death
paralysis
simple cold
Can HIV/AIDS be cured?
Yes
No
The HIV/AIDS can weaken and destroy which body system?
Immune
Endocrine
Digestive
Respiratory
Which type of blood cells are responsible for defending the body against infection?
Red blood cells
DNA
White blood cells
Platelets
Sharing needles or razors with someone infected with HIV can spread HIV to you.
True
False
HIV & AIDS has been in the US since:
Late 1960's
Late 1970's
Early 1980's
Early 1990's
An infected person can pass HIV to others:
Only when HIV signs/symptoms are present
At any time, once infected with HIV
When he/she has developed full blown AIDS
One year after becoming infected with HIV
