Biodiversity and Animal Health
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What is biodiversity a measure of?

  • The variation of physiological conditions within a species
  • The number of species in an ecosystem
  • The health of biological systems (correct)
  • The number of genes in a species

    • What is the estimated total number of species on Earth?

  • 100 million (correct)
  • 1 million
  • 100,000
  • 1 billion

    • What is the primary factor driving evolution and species endemicity?

  • Species diversity
  • Ecosystem diversity
  • Different physiochemical and climatic conditions (correct)
  • Genetic diversity

    • What is the role of bees in ecosystems?

    <p>Pollinating food and medicinal plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main threat to biodiversity in the Philippines?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Wildlife Act (RA No. 9147)?

    <p>To protect endangered species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of predators in ecosystems?

    <p>To regulate population sizes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of ecosystem diversity?

    <p>It provides necessary ecosystem services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of habitat loss on biodiversity?

    <p>It reduces species diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is wellbeing, according to Sen (1999)?

    <p>A situation where people are free to choose to do and be what they value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of holistic integration of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being?

    <p>Wellness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of coral reefs in ecosystems?

    <p>They provide habitat to economically important fishes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of wellness involves recognizing the need for physical activity, diet, sleep, and nutrition?

    <p>Physical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a health hazard, in the context of wellness?

    <p>A probability of suffering harm from an agent that can cause injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of wellness involves creating satisfying relationships?

    <p>Social</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many dimensions of wellness are mentioned in the text?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of existing human infectious diseases are zoonotic?

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to a biological agent that can cause disease in another organism?

    <p>Pathogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for diseases or infections that are naturally transmissible from animals to humans?

    <p>Zoonoses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of emerging infectious diseases have an animal origin?

    <p>75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the deep interconnections of human, animal, and environmental health?

    <p>Health risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organisms are found everywhere and are mostly harmless or beneficial?

    <p>Bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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