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WorksheetsInfectious Diseases - Chapter 8 Test
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank beside each statement. 8. Disease entered the world when Adam and Eve first sinned against God.
True
False
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank beside each statement. 9. Within your immune system, immunity is categorized as either innate or active.
True
False
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank beside each statement. 10. Prolonged stress may increase the number of white blood cells in your body, increasing your risk of getting sick.
True
False
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank beside each statement. 11. Viruses can cause sickness in humans, but they also aid in managing the population of bacteria in the world.
True
False
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank beside each statement. 12. A communicable disease is any disease that is not directly transferred from one human to another.
True
False
Complete each sentence by writing the correct answer in the blank. 13. Substances that are tagged for destruction by antibodies are called _____________.
antigens
hormones
enzymes
neurotransmitters
Complete each sentence by writing the correct answer in the blank. 14. The microorganisms that can cause athlete’s foot, ringworm, and thrush are called _____________.
fungi
bacteria
viruses
protozoa
Keeping your gut healthy helps keep your immune system healthy because:
A large portion of the immune system is located in the gut.
The gut has no connection to the immune system.
A healthy gut only affects digestion, not immunity.
The immune system is only found in the skin.
The difference between communicable and noncommunicable diseases is:
Communicable diseases can be spread from person to person, while noncommunicable diseases cannot.
Noncommunicable diseases are caused by bacteria, while communicable diseases are caused by poor diet.
Communicable diseases are always chronic, while noncommunicable diseases are always acute.
Noncommunicable diseases can be spread through air, while communicable diseases cannot.
What occurs when a disease-causing microorganism enters your body and begins multiplying?
A disease
B infection
C innate immunity
D natural immunity
Which of the following are proteins made in the immune system and that tag certain substances for destruction?
antibodies
antigens
lymph
pathogens
What type of infection is caused by a microbe that does not typically cause disease in humans?
A bacterial infection
B opportunistic infection
C parasitic infection
D viral infection
Which type of pathogen causes the common cold, COVID-19, and the flu?
A bacteria
B fungi
C parasites
D viruses
Which type of disease includes cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes?
A communicable disease
B contagious disease
C infectious disease
D noncommunicable disease
Strategies for avoiding communicable and noncommunicable diseases in your own life include:
Practicing good hygiene, eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting vaccinated
Ignoring symptoms and avoiding medical checkups
Sharing personal items with others frequently
Eating only processed foods and avoiding physical activity
