General Science- Human Pathogens Flashcards
1
Q
Some diseases, such as deficiency disorders, hypertension, and heart disease, are caused what two factors?
A
Diet
Lifestyle
2
Q
Disease causing agents, such as bacteria and viruses.
A
Pathogens
3
Q
A single-celled organism.
A
Bacteria
4
Q
Bacteria is responsible for diseases such as what three things?
A
Strep Throat
Staph
Pneumonia
5
Q
Technically not living things because they are only able to replicate inside a host’s cells.
A
Virus
6
Q
Many viruses and some bacteria can be prevented by the use of what?
A
Immunization aka Vaccination
