Diseases

Any condition that interferes with the proper functioning of the body or mind is a(n)_______________.

• Pathogen

• Disease

• Infection

• Illness

These diseases are contagious and spread from person to person.

• Genetic disease

• Non-communicable disease

• Deficiency disease

• Communicable disease

Organisms that cause diseases are called?

• Pathogens

• Hosts

• Phagocytes

• Toxins

Organisms like ticks and mosquitos that spread diseases are called?

• Fungi

• Parasites

• Vectors

• Pathogens

All diseases are caused by pathogens.

• True

• False

Which disease is contagious?

• Diabetes

• Heart disease

• Tuberculosis

• Scurvy

Which pathogen causes Malaria?

• Protist

• Virus

• Bacteria

• Fungi

Cancer, hypertension, and asthma are examples of non-communicable diseases.

• True

• False