Infectious and non Infectious diseases SIHS

Another name for germs because they are so tiny.

• carbohydrates

• microbes

• protons

• amoebas

This protects our bodies from bacteria and viruses and includes white blood cells and antibodies that fight germs.

• microbes

• immune system

• diseases

• protons

Disease causing germs such as viruses and bacteria are also known as...

• antibodies

• proteins

• hosts

• pathogens

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White blood cells create these to fight diseases.

• antibodies

• viruses

• bacteria

• pathogens

Infectious diseases are caused by _________ in the body.

• pathogens

• decomposers

Which of the following is an example of direct contact with an infected person?

• sneezing

• shaking hands

Which is NOT one way that pathogens spread?

• droplets in the air

• food

• through animals

• water

• through email

Which best distinguishes an infectious disease from a noninfectious disease?

• Infectious diseases can be cured with antibiotics; noninfectious diseases cannot.
• Infectious diseases can be prevented with vaccines; noninfectious diseases cannot.
• Infectious diseases can be spread from one organism to another; noninfectious diseases cannot.
• Infectious diseases cannot be transmitted from one organism to another; noninfectious diseases can.

A disease is:

• a change in your body that prevents it from working normally.
• a stuffy nose, fever, or chills.
• a substance given that keeps you from getting an illness.

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• virus

• protozoa

• fungus

• bacteria

• parasite