QUESTION 1

There have been moments in recorded human history when humans have been disease-free.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 2

The biological agent that attaches itself to healthy cells is called a virus.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 3

Which organism is the cause of ringworm?

Virus

Bacteria

Protozoan

Fungus
2 points

QUESTION 4

Polio is caused by a virus.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 5

Protozoan are multiple-celled organisms.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 6

Infectious diseases can be spread by food and air.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 7

Which disease does bacteria cause?

Pneumonia

Flu

Smallpox

Strep throat
2 points

QUESTION 8

White blood cells are a defense mechanism for infectious disease.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 9

West Nile virus is spread by the bite of a:

tick

flea

mosquito

bee
2 points

QUESTION 10

The pathogen that causes malaria is __________.

virus

protozoan

fungi

bacteria
2 points

QUESTION 11

The pathogen for ringworm is __________.

fungi

virus

bacteria

protozoan
2 points

QUESTION 12

Bacterium is the pathogen for polio.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 13

Malaria and chickenpox are caused by a virus.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 14

Viruses can be transmitted to humans through insect bites.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 15

Bird flu is caused by a virus.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 16

Which of the following symptoms best describes an effect of mononucleosis?

Enlargement of the neck glands

Tiredness and fatigue

Dehydration

Frequent urination
2 points

QUESTION 17

Antibiotics kill viruses, but not bacteria.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 18

Ultraviolet rays are carcinogenic.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 19

Metastasis is the term that describes the spread of cancer.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 20

When a clot blocks a cerebral artery, __________ can occur.

a heart attack

angina

a stroke

bulimia
2 points

QUESTION 21

Carcinogen is:

when cancer spreads.

a substance that causes cancer.

a term that means the same as an aneurysm.

the chemicals used to stop the spread of cancer.
2 points

QUESTION 22

A malignant tumor is cancerous.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 23

Asthma can be treated with antibiotics.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 24

Eating a low salt diet can increase high blood pressure.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 25

The term benign means a tumor will not cause cancer.

True

False