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B5 - Health and Disease Flashcards

1
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What are communicable diseases?

A

Diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another.

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Name three types of pathogens that cause communicable diseases.

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Bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

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True or False: Only bacteria can cause communicable diseases.

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False.

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4
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Fill in the blank: __________ are microscopic organisms that can cause disease.

A

Pathogens

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What is the primary mode of transmission for viral infections?

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Through respiratory droplets, direct contact, or contaminated surfaces.

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Which pathogen is responsible for diseases like tuberculosis and strep throat?

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Bacteria.

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7
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True or False: Fungi can only cause skin infections.

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False.

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8
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What type of pathogen causes the flu?

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Virus.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of pathogen? A) Bacteria B) Virus C) Antibody D) Fungi

A

C) Antibody

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What is the term for the process by which pathogens spread between hosts?

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Transmission.

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Fill in the blank: __________ infections are often spread through contaminated food or water.

A

Bacterial

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12
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What is a vector in the context of communicable diseases?

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An organism that transmits pathogens from one host to another.

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True or False: All pathogens are harmful to humans.

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False.

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14
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What type of pathogen is Candida?

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Fungi.

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What is the role of the immune system in relation to pathogens?

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To identify and eliminate pathogens.

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Name one common method of preventing the spread of communicable diseases.

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Vaccination.

17
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What is the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?

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An epidemic is a sudden increase in disease cases within a specific area, while a pandemic is a global outbreak.

18
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a viral disease? A) Malaria B) Measles C) Tuberculosis D) Athlete’s foot

A

B) Measles

19
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Fill in the blank: __________ are often used to treat bacterial infections.

A

Antibiotics

20
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True or False: Viruses can reproduce on their own.

A

False.

21
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What is a zoonotic disease?

A

A disease that is transmitted from animals to humans.

22
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What is the primary reason for antibiotic resistance?

A

Overuse and misuse of antibiotics.

23
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Name one common fungal infection.

A

Athlete’s foot.

24
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What does the term ‘asymptomatic carrier’ mean?

A

A person who carries a pathogen without showing symptoms.

25
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Fill in the blank: __________ pathogens can remain dormant in the host before causing disease.

A

Latent

26
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True or False: Vaccines work by exposing the immune system to a weakened form of a pathogen.

A

True.

27
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What is the incubation period?

A

The time between exposure to a pathogen and the onset of symptoms.

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