Infectious Diseases Multiple Choice Questions

Organisms that cause disease are called

• pathogens.
• antigens.
• toxins.
• B-cells.

A disease that can pass from one organism to another is a(n)

• pathogen.
• infectious disease.
• toxin.
• bacteria.

Which is NOT a type of pathogen?

• bacteria
• viruses
• protists
• epithelial

Which is NOT a way infected diseases are spread?

• Infected people
• Contaminated object
• Infected Animal
• Washing your hands

What is another name for poison?

• Toxin
• Corrosion
• Fungus
• Epidermis

What is a pathogen?

• organisms that cause nutritional deficiencies
• organisms that cause genetic disorders
• organisms that cause disease

One way to prevent the spread of an infectious disease:

• sharing tissues
• drinking from your friend's water bottle
• washing your hands
• eating rotten food

Which of the following is NOT an example of an infectious disease?

• West Nile virus
• Strep throat
• Lyme disease
• Scurvy

Infectious diseases can be spread...

• by infected animals and people
• by contaminated objects
• by contaminated water and food
• all of these choices are correct

What is one way a pathogen can enter the body?

• Nose
• Mouth
• Broken Skin
• All of the Above