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Disease Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are non-communicable diseases?

a)

They are diseases that don't spread from one person to another.

b)

They are diseases that spread from one person to another.

2.

What is the #1 non-communicable disease in the U.S. that kills adults?

a)

heart disease

b)

diabetes

c)

asthma

3.

True or False: Non-Communicable are caused sometimes by the way you live, the environment,and your family history.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

In what country are non-communicable diseases the leading cause of death?

a)

China

b)

India

c)

Brazil

d)

the U.S.

5.

Which of the folliwng are non- communicable diseases

a)

asthma

b)

the flu

c)

diabetes

d)

Mono

e)

stroke

6.

How do communicable diseases spread ?

a)

They are diseases that can spread from one person to another. They also cause you to get infections.

b)

they are hereditary

7.

List 3 examples of communicable diseases?

a)

cancer

b)

chicken pox

c)

diabetes

d)

the flu

8.

What's one thing you can do to prevent communicable diseases?

a)

wash your hands

b)

eat Takis

c)

get to school on time

d)

play Minecfraft

9.

Multiple Choice: The timy organisms that cause communicable diseases are called ________. You may also hear them called germs.

a)

pathogens

b)

enzymes

c)

nutrients

d)

cells

10.

A ________________ is the smallest disease causing organism. The cold and flu are caused by these.

a)

bacteria

b)

fungus

c)

protozoa

d)

virus

11.

_____________ also known as immunizations can get given ince it over a series of months and can protect several years or for a lifetime.

a)

painkillers

b)

vaccines

c)

antibiotics

d)

vitamins

12.

What is the most common communicable disease

a)

the cold

b)

mono

c)

chicken pox

13.

fever, exhauston, chills, headache and body ache are symptoms of this virus that has several strains

a)

diabetes

b)

the flu

14.

Caused by streptococci bacteria and common symptoms include sore throat, fever, muscle pain and englarged lymph nodes in back of neck.

a)

Mono

b)

Strep thoat

c)

theflu

d)

sinus infection

15.

A viral disease of the liver characterized by yellowing of the skin and the whites on the eyes. There are types A, B and C.  

a)

Cancer

b)

Diabetes

c)

Hepititis

16.

Good personal ____________ can prevent the spread of disease.

a)

nutrition

b)

appearance

c)

hygiene

d)

excercise

17.

To fight antigens, B cells release ___________ proteins that attach to antigens, keeping them formharming the body.

a)

antibodies

b)

lipids

c)

enzymes

d)

hormones

18.

________ is the secondary circulatory sistem that helps the body fight off pathogens and maintain its fluid buildup.

a)

lymphatic system

b)

nervous system

19.

________ is the combination of the body's defenses mase up of cells, tissues, and organs that fight of pathogens and diseases.

a)

nervous system

b)

lymphatic system

c)

immmune system

20.

The body's four main defenses are:

a)

physical barriers (like skin and mucous membranes), 

chemical defenses (such as enzymes and stomach acid)

the innate immune system (including inflammation and phagocytes)

the adaptive immune system

b)

head, shoulders, knees and toes

21.

_______________ happens when cells in the body grow and divide in an uncontrolled way.

a)

cancer

b)

diabetes

c)

heat attack

22.

What are four types of cancers

a)

lung

b)

skin

c)

breast

d)

shoulder

e)

lukemia

23.

_____________ is a long-term disease that affects the lungs and makes it hard to breathe.

a)

heart attack

b)

asthma

c)

diabetes

24.

_________ is a disease that affects how the body uses sugar (glucose) for energy. The body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it properly.

a)

heart disease

b)

diabetes

c)

Mono

d)

A sweet tooth

25.

A _____________ occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Without enough oxygen, brain cells can be damaged or die within minutes.

a)

asthma

b)

stroke

c)

blood clot