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WorksheetsChapter 12
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 16mins
A _________________ disease is a condition you can develop after coming into contact with living things or objects infected with the disease.
communicable
noncommunicable
communication
communion
Microorganisms that cause communicable diseases are called __________, or germs.
pathogens
pathos
packages
particles
These are single-celled organisms that live in almost every place life can thrive. Most are helpful.
bacteria
baclofens
backaches
baculites
These are very different from bacteria or cells in your body. They are much smaller than bacteria and depend entirely on other cells for reproduction and growth. Once inside the body, these multiply and cause an illness.
viruses
vinyls
vitaligos
vittles
These are multicelled, plant-like microorganisms that thrive in damp, warm places. Some are used to make the life-saving drug penicillin but others cause infections like ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
fungi
fungirls
frenuli
furoins
These are single-celled organisms that life everywhere and only a few cause diseases such as malaria and dysentery. They thrive in moist environments and typically spread through contaminated water.
protozoa
protons
proteges
proteins
Match each communicable disease to its description.
a bacterial infection transmitted by infected ticks with early symptoms including a bulls-eye rash, fever, headache and fatigue.
Lyme disease
a viral infection of the respiratory system with symptoms that include headache, fever, stuffy nose, sore throat, muscle aches, and a dry cough.
Influenza
a very common viral infection typically spread through direct contact like kissing and causes symptoms like fatigue, fever, sore throat, loss of appetite, and sore muscles..
Mononucleosis
a virus or bacterium can cause this infection of the tonsils with symptoms including sore throat, fever, painful swallowing, and voice changes.
Tonsillitis
a viral or bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the conjunctiva in the eye resulting in itchiness and a red or pink appearance.
Conjunctivitis
This is a serious and contagious respiratory disease that first occurred in China during December 2-19 and quickly spread becoming a pandemic. It primarily spreads through contact with droplets produced by coughing, sneezing, breathing, and talking.
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
coronavirus
all of these
These diseases, also called noninfectious, cannot be spread among living things and objects and instead, inheritance, environment, and lifestyle choices contribute to their development.
communicable
noncommunicable
communication
nonconflicting
Diseases that end in death are called _____________.
terminal
termites
terrible
termagants
This causes damage to the heart and blood vessels so that they cannot perform their normal functions and can result in death.
heart disease
respiratory disease
malignancy
protein
Match each disease or condition to its description.
fatty deposits called plaque develop in the walls of blood vessels and can block the normal flow of blood.
atherosclerosis
the walls of the blood vessels thicken, harden, and become inflexible so that they cannot stretch to allow blood to pump through them.
arteriosclerosis
when blood flow to the heart stops and the heart cannot get enough oxygen.
heart attack
blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted, injuring or killing brain cells.
stroke
The following are all signs of a heart attack EXCEPT...
lightheadedness, nausea, and vomiting
pain in the jaw, neck or back
arm or shoulder discomfort or pain
pain or discomfort in the chest
normal breathing
This is complex disease that involves the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. These cells divide rapidly and do not function like normal cells.
cancer
cancun
candor
corona
A mass of abnormal cells is called a ______________.
tumor
turmeric
tumult
tumbrel
A (a) tumor is cancerous while a (b) tumor is not.
A chronic disease in which a person's airways constrict and fill with mucus making it difficult to breath is called (a) . A group of lung diseases that limit the amount of air that can flow through the lungs is (b) .
This disease disrupts the ability of the pancreas to produce a hormone called insulin leading to the body's inability to regulate glucose.
diabetes mellitus
cancer
COPD
asthma
The main risk factor for (a) diabetes is a family history of the condition. In (b) diabetes, the main risk factor is obesity.
To reduce your risk of heart disease, do all of the following EXCEPT...
eat more sugary and salty foods
limit intake of fatty foods
avoid smoking, vaping, and other uses of tobacco
engage in cardio activities for at least 30 minutes five days per week
focus on muscle strengthening activities two days per week
The best way to prevent type 2 diabetes is to maintain a health _________.
weight
appearance
head of hair
skin care routine
