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What is a disease?
A disease is a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, often characterized by specific symptoms.
True or False: All diseases are infectious.
False
Fill in the blank: Diseases caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi are known as __________ diseases.
infectious
What is the difference between acute and chronic diseases?
Acute diseases are severe but short-lived, while chronic diseases are long-lasting and often progressive.
Name one example of a genetic disease.
Cystic fibrosis
What is the primary cause of autoimmune diseases?
The immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own cells.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a non-communicable disease? A) Influenza B) Diabetes C) Tuberculosis
B) Diabetes
True or False: Vaccines can prevent some infectious diseases.
True
What is a pandemic?
A pandemic is an outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Fill in the blank: __________ diseases are those that spread from one person to another.
Contagious
What does the term ‘morbidity’ refer to?
Morbidity refers to the incidence of disease or the health complications resulting from a disease.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a vector-borne disease? A) Malaria B) Lyme disease C) Diabetes
C) Diabetes
What is the role of a pathogen in infectious diseases?
A pathogen is an organism that causes disease, such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites.
True or False: Chronic diseases can often be prevented through lifestyle changes.
True
What is the significance of the term ‘incubation period’?
The incubation period is the time between exposure to a pathogen and the onset of symptoms.
Fill in the blank: __________ diseases are related to lifestyle choices, such as smoking or diet.
Lifestyle
What is an example of a disease caused by a virus?
HIV/AIDS
Multiple choice: Which disease is characterized by high blood sugar levels? A) Hypertension B) Diabetes C) Asthma
B) Diabetes
What is the primary function of antibiotics?
Antibiotics are used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.
True or False: All diseases have a known cure.
False
What is the term for the study of diseases?
Pathology
Fill in the blank: __________ diseases affect the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiovascular
What is the most common type of cancer in the world?
Breast cancer
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common symptom of influenza? A) Rash B) Fever C) Hair loss
B) Fever
What is the role of public health in disease prevention?
Public health focuses on protecting and improving the health of populations through education, policy, and research.
True or False: Genetic diseases can be inherited from parents.
True
