WorksheetsGerms & Diseases — Vocabulary Overview
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
An infection can lead to illness or disease. What outcome is identified as a consequence of infection?
Improved health
Faster metabolism
Stronger bones
Illness or disease
Which statement describes viruses
Not alive; made of genetic material and protein
Simple, one-celled organisms
Complex organisms that absorb nutrients from others
One-celled and more complex than bacteria
which pathogen type cannot be cured with antibiotics?
Viruses
Bacteria
Fungi
Protozoa
which disease is listed as a fungal infection?
Athlete’s foot
Measles
Pneumonia
Malaria
which group includes parasites that rob healthy cells of nutrients without killing them?
Viruses
Bacteria
Fungi
Protozoa
Direct Contact includes the following. Select all that are listed on the slide.
Shaking hands with someone who has a cold
Shaking hands with someone who has not washed their hands
Touching blood
Sharing a toothbrush
which is an example of pathogens spreading through indirect contact?
Sharing personal items such as toothbrushes
Touching blood
Tick bites
Shaking hands with someone who has a cold
What medium is listed as part of indirect contact transmission on the slide?
Air
Soil
Sunlight
Sound
Contact with animals or insects includes which exposure
Tick or mosquito bites
Sharing eating utensils
Touching blood
Breathing indoor air
Bacteria that cause food poisoning can be spread through what?
Contaminated food and water
Sharing razors
Air only
Tick bites
what does contagious mean?
Able to spread to others by direct or indirect contact
Not able to be transmitted to anyone
Only able to spread through animals, not people
Able to spread only after symptoms have ended
Which behavior protects others when you are ill?
Stay at home when you are sick and cover your mouth when sneezing
Go to work sick without covering your mouth
Cough openly to clear your lungs
Visit crowded places while ill
