Quiz  /  Infectious Disease

  • 1. 
    What is the scientific name for any organism that causes an infectious disease?

  • Carbohydrate
  • Pathogen
  • Protein
  • Vaccine

  • 2. 
    Which type of pathogen is a small organism that causes diseases including tuberculosis and cholera?

  • Bacteria
  • Virus
  • Parasite
  • Fungi

  • 3. 
    Which type of pathogen includes yeasts and molds?

  • Fungi
  • Parasite
  • Virus
  • Bacteria

  • 4. 
    Which type of pathogen consists of DNA with a protective coating of protein?

  • Bacteria
  • Virus
  • Fungi
  • Parasite

  • 5. 
    Which type of pathogen is an organism that lives off its host and causes malaria?

  • Parasite
  • Virus
  • Bacteria
  • Fungi

  • 6. 
    In what way is malaria usually transmitted to humans?

  • Insect bite
  • Contaminated food or water
  • Direct contact
  • Indirect contact

  • 7. 
    In what way is salmonella usually transmitted to humans?

  • Insect bite
  • Contaminated food or water
  • Indirect contact
  • Direct contact

  • 8. 
    Which of the following transmission methods includes shaking hands?

  • Insect bite
  • Contaminated food or water
  • Indirect contact
  • Direct contact

  • 9. 
    Which of the following types of disease is caused when the immune system attacks the body?

  • Heart disease
  • Disorder
  • Lifestyle
  • Autoimmune

  • 10. 
    Which of the following is an example of a disorder?

  • Alcoholism
  • High blood pressure
  • Type I diabetes
  • Depression
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