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- 1. Multiple ChoiceOver a two-week period, several students complain of feeling sick. Their symptoms include a cough, fever, and a sore throat. What describes the MOST likely cause of these symptoms?exposure to hot weatherdecrease in physical exerciseconsumption of bad foodinfection by a virus
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich disease is correctly paired with the cause of the disease?athlete’s foot - fungimalaria - virusesinfluenza - bacteriapneumonia - protists
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is MOST likely to be spread when two people drink from the same water bottle?asthmamalariastrep throathay fever
- 4. Multiple Choice
The table below shows leading causes of death in the United States.
Which of the causes can be categorized as an infectious disease?cancerstrokediabetesinfluenza - 5. Multiple ChoiceSome health care professionals recommend that children use insect repellent before going outside. Using insect repellent is a good way to keep the insects fromreproducing.laying eggs.spreading disease.dying.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA student sorted a list of diseases and conditions into two groups.
The diseases and conditions in Group 1 areinherited conditions.infectious diseases.caused by environmental conditions.not treatable with medications. - 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich illness is always caused by an infection?a heart attacka broken boneinfluenzacancer
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich is MOST likely a direct cause of an ear infection?loud noisesforeign bacteriawearing tight hats
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe symptoms of strep throat infection are a red and swollen throat. What is the MOST likely cause of strep throat?eating raw vegetablesdrinking lemonadeinvading bacteriarunning in cold weather
- 10. Multiple ChoiceTooth decay is an infection that causes deterioration of the protective enamel on teeth, resulting in damage. Tooth decay is MOST likely caused bybacteria.acidic food.allergies.genetic defects.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceTwentieth-century research by such scientists as Jonas Salk on the use of vaccines has reduced the number of people who are infected withpolio.stroke.diabetes.tuberculosis.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhy do doctors suggest that people get a flu vaccine each year?Viruses replicate more rapidly over time.Viruses can mutate from year to year.Vaccines are absorbed by the body after a year.Vaccines get stronger over time.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceMalaria is a common disease in many countries. What is the cause of this disease?a virusa bacteriuma fungusa parasite
- 14. Multiple ChoiceHealth department officials are trying to identify the source of an outbreak of an intestinal virus. Which is the most likely source of the virus?polluted airlack of exercisecontaminated waterpoor nutritional habits
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich pair correctly matches a vector and the infectious disease it carries?human – influenzaopossum – rabiesmosquito – malariaflea – Lyme disease
- 16. Multiple ChoiceLyme disease is spread by ticks and people affected with Lyme disease often exhibit a rash and symptoms similar to the flu. Which is the cause of Lyme disease?a virusa toxina fungusa bacterium
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe bacteria that causes bubonic plague is transmitted to humans by fleas. Which term best describes the role of the fleas in transmitting bubonic plague?decomposerparasitepathogenvector
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the most effective defense against the chicken pox virus?antibioticsdietexercisevaccine
- 19. Multiple ChoiceUnder which condition is a person most likely to contract E. coli poisoning?eating burned fooddrinking bottled watereating undercooked beefeating undercooked vegetables
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich makes it possible for a person who has recovered from a cold to catch another cold?A cold is a viral infection with many different strains.A cold is a bacterial infection that remains active in the body.A cold is a bacterial infection present only during the winter months.A cold is a viral infection that remains active until treated with antibiotics.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceChicken pox is an extremely contagious disease. Which organ is most frequently affected by chicken pox?brainintestineslungsskin
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich disease in humans is caused by a parasite?HIV/AIDSinfluenzamalariayellow fever
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich vector is associated with the West Nile virus?birdsmosquitoessquirrelsticks
- 24. Multiple ChoiceHumans with HIV can transmit the HIV virus to other humans even though they do not show the symptoms of the disease. Which term best describes the unaffected individual?carriercontagionmutagenvector
- 25. Multiple ChoiceA cholera outbreak in the 1800s was spread by polluted drinking water. Which best describes the cause?industrial wastepesticidessewageraw meat
- 26. Multiple ChoiceA tapeworm lives in the intestines of its host. Which examplebest describes the relationship between the tapeworm and its host?The tapeworm benefits from its host; however, the host is not affected.The tapeworm does not benefit from its host, but the host does benefit.The tapeworm benefits from its host, and the host is negatively affected.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the best method for preventing a parasitic disease?vaccinationwearing a masklimiting physical contact with othersavoiding contaminated food and water
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich best describes how athlete’s foot is spread to other individuals?inhaling fungal spores in the aireating food contaminated with fungushaving contact with fungus on a shower floorswimming in a lake that has a large amount of algae
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat parasite is most often responsible for the spread of Lyme disease?amoebacrane flydear tickmosquito
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich best explains why more than 300 million people in Asia are infected with malaria each year?There is no way to protect people against the disease.The parasites that cause malaria lack the ability to resist antibiotics.The house fly contaminates food with infectious bacteria that cause malaria.Mosquitos are becoming resistant to insecticides and continue to carry the disease.
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