Chapter 12 Infectious Diseases

1. True or false? Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms known as pathogens.

• A. True

• B. False

2. Which of the following is NOT a pathogen?

• A. Virus

• B. Bacteria

• C. T Cell

• D. Fungi

3. _____ are evidence of disease sensed by the sick person.

• A. Signs

• B. Prognosis

• C. Symptoms

• D. Complications

4. True or False? Communicable diseases are spread from both direct and indirect transmission.

• A. True

• B. False

5. Which of the following is classified as direct transmission of infectious disease?

• A. Droplet Spread

• B. Vector

• C. Zoonosis

• D. Contaminated Food

6. True or false? A endemic infection affects an enormous number of people and spreads from one country to much of the world.

• A. True

• B. False

7. Doctors recommend people practice _____ to prevent spreading diseases.

• A. Vector

• B. Antibiotic Resistance

• C. Zoonosis

• D. Respiratory Etiquette

8. Which of the following precautions are recommended to avoid antibiotic resistance?

• A. Use antibiotics only when prescribed

• B. Take entire dose for length prescribed

• C. Take antibiotics for viral infections

• C. Both A & B

9. The thick, watery substance that shields the body from invading pathogens is called _____.

• A. Cilia

• B. Mucus

• C. Antigen

• D. Lymphocyte

10. True or false? Bacteria in the large intestine act to block the growth of pathogens.

• A. False

• B. True