Practice Flashcard: Communicable & Non-communicable Disease

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Pathogens are classified as __________.

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Communicable Diseases

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A carrier of a communicable disease is referred to as _________.

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Vector

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Which of the following is not a method of transmission? Heredity, Exchange of bodily fluids, Physical contact with animal, substance, or surface, By air through coughing, sneezing, and breathing.

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Heredity

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True/False: Rickettsia is a single-celled organism.

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False; Rickettsia is a bacteria.

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What type of pathogen needs a living host to absorb nourishment?

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Parasitic Worms

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True/False: Non-communicable diseases are mainly composed of acute diseases.

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False; Non-communicable diseases are mainly chronic diseases.

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What is the difference between Communicable DNA and Non-communicable Heredity?

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For Communicable DNA the parents must actively have the condition.

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A carcinogen is a ___________.

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Cancer-causing agent.

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Which of the following is not a risk factor for non-communicable diseases? Stagnant Water, Age, Culture, All of the above are risk factors for non-communicable diseases.

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Stagnant Water