Chapter 12 Test (7th Grade)

The term communicable means...

What is another name for a communicable disease?

The term pathogen is a more scientific way of describing

What are single-celled organisms that lives in almost every place life can thrive?

• Bacteria

• Virus

• Fungi

• Protozoa

Name at least 3 common illnesses caused by viruses?

True or False: Viruses are capable of doing anything cells can do on their own?

• True

• False

Where do Fungi thrive?

• wet, cold places

• cold, dry places

• damp, warm places

• dry, hot places

Name 3 methods of transmission for communicable diseases.

What is a viral infection of the respiratory system?

• Influenza

• Mononucleosis

• Tonsillitis

• Conjunctivitis

This is a common viral infection that is often known as the kissing disease.

• Influenza

• Mononucleosis

• Tonsillitis

• Conjunctivitis