20 Questions
Which of the following is a cause of non-infectious diseases?
Genetic factors
Which of the following is the simplest form of pathogen?
Viruses
Which of the following is a characteristic of protozoa?
They feed on organic materials
Which of the following is an example of a non-communicable disease?
Heart disease
What is the main difference between communicable and non-communicable diseases?
The way they are transmitted
Which of the following is a characteristic of fungi?
They feed on organic materials
What are the two main types of infectious diseases?
Communicable and non-communicable diseases
Which of the following is a way communicable diseases can be transmitted?
Direct contact
Which of the following is a characteristic of bacteria?
They are multicellular organisms
Which of the following is a characteristic of viruses?
They reproduce inside living cells
Which term refers to a condition that indicates poor health or a departure from normal bodily functioning?
Illness
What are the differences between illnesses and diseases?
Illnesses can range from mild discomfort to more severe issues, while diseases have a more specific cause and can be identified by cell or body system changes.
Which term refers to conditions that affect how our bodies work and can be identified by cell or body system changes?
Disease
What can cause diseases?
All of the above
Which category of conditions typically arise suddenly, causing intense symptoms but resolving within a relatively brief period?
Acute conditions
Which category of conditions persist over an extended period, often lasting months, years, or even a lifetime?
Chronic conditions
What are infectious diseases caused by?
All of the above
How can infectious diseases be transmitted?
All of the above
Which of the following is an example of an infectious disease?
E. Coli food poisoning
What do diseases usually have that illnesses do not?
A specific cause
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