Quiz on Non-Communicable Diseases

Which of the following is NOT a non-communicable disease?

• Diabetes

• Cancer

• Asthma

• Common cold

What is a common characteristic of non-communicable diseases?

• They are contagious

• They are of short duration

• They are of long duration

• They are caused by bacteria

Which disease is commonly associated with seasonal epidemics?

• Flu

• Rabies

• Zika

• MRSA

Which term describes a condition that is not yet chronic but has passed the acute phase?

• Acute

• Chronic

• Sub-acute

• Temporary

Which organization provided the definition of infectious diseases in the text?

• CDC

• WHO

• NIH

• FDA

What type of diseases can be spread from one person to another?

• Infectious diseases

• Genetic diseases

• Nutritional diseases

• Chronic diseases

Which of the following statements is true about infectious diseases?

• They are only caused by bacteria

• They cannot be transmitted from animals to humans

• They can be caused by fungi

• They are always genetic

Autoimmune diseases can affect which part of the body?

• Only the skin

• Only the heart

• Almost any part of the body

• Only the lungs

What is a classic sign of an autoimmune disease?

• Fever

• Inflammation

• Coughing

• Sneezing

Which autoimmune disease is characterized by the immune system attacking the joints?

• Type 1 diabetes

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Systemic lupus erythematosus

• Multiple sclerosis