Quiz on Diseases

What is the definition of a disease?

• A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

• A condition of not being at ease or being uncomfortable

• A temporary feeling of happiness

• A permanent state of health

Which type of disease is not caused by microorganisms?

• Infectious

• Viral

• Non-infectious

• Bacterial

Which type of disease is contagious?

• Infectious

• Non-infectious

• Genetic

• Nutritional

What is the main difference between contagious and non-contagious diseases?

• Contagious diseases can be spread from one animal to another, while non-contagious diseases cannot.

• Non-contagious diseases can be spread from one animal to another, while contagious diseases cannot.

• Both contagious and non-contagious diseases can be spread from one animal to another.

• Neither contagious nor non-contagious diseases can be spread from one animal to another.

Why is an animal immune to certain diseases?

• Because it can run fast

• Because it has a strong heart

• Because its body can produce efficient antibodies

• Because it has sharp teeth

What are vaccines typically prepared from?

• Active form of the pathogen

• Inactivated or weakened form of the causative agent

• Synthetic chemicals

• Antibiotics

What is the main characteristic of active immunity?

• Animal is temporarily immune to a certain disease

• Animal is more or less permanently immune to a certain disease

• Animal is immune to all diseases

• Animal is immune only during certain seasons

What is the main characteristic of passive immunity?

• Animal is more or less permanently immune to a certain disease

• Animal is immune to all diseases

• Animal is only temporarily immune to a certain disease

• Animal is immune only during certain seasons

What is the number one rule for determining if your animal is coming down with an illness?

• Knowing how your animal acts when sick

• Knowing how your animal acts normal

• Comparing your animal to others

• Observing your animal's eating habits

Which of the following is a normal sign of sickness in animals?

• Bright eyes

• Lethargic

• Energetic

• Shiny coat