Biodiversity and Animal Health

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What is the primary reason behind certain tribes in Africa consuming the blood of rhinoceroses?

To treat wounds due to its anti-infection properties

To supplement their protein intake

To access a traditional medicine believed to cure HIV (correct)

To reduce the risk of extinction for the rhinoceros species

Which of the following components is NOT part of an ecosystem?

Plants and animals

Community and population

Climate and economy (correct)

Rocks and sunlight

What is the purpose of the biodiversity index in ecological assessments?

To measure the population size of endangered species

To evaluate the impact of human activities on ecosystems

To identify areas of high conservation priority

To quantify the variety and abundance of different species (correct)

What is the primary driver of changes in animal features over time?

Natural evolution and habitat changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of chemical hazards in the environment?

Harmful chemicals in air, water, soil, food, and human-made products Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of biodiversity in maintaining ecosystem stability?

It enhances the stability of ecosystems by providing a buffer against disturbances Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a cultural hazard?

Female genital mutilation for nonmedical reasons Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of biodiversity conservation?

To maintain ecosystem services and function Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a biological agent that can cause disease in another organism?

Pathogen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a natural hazard?

Fire and earthquakes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of biological hazards?

More than 1,400 pathogens that can infect humans Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a lifestyle choice that can negatively impact health?

Smoking and making poor food choices Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary cause of antimicrobial resistance?

Germs developing the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of viruses that differs from bacteria?

They invade a cell and take over its genetic machinery Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know the mechanisms and causes of a health crisis?

So we can only treat/mitigate a health crisis Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk of self-medication?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a bacterial disease?

Urinary infections Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid self-diagnosis?

To prevent incorrect diagnosis and treatment Signup and view all the answers