Differences Between Infectious and Non-Infectious Diseases
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Differences Between Infectious and Non-Infectious Diseases

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Which of the following is NOT caused by a pathogen such as bacteria or virus?

  • Diabetes (correct)
  • Coughing
  • Fever
  • Rashes

    • What is the primary means through which infectious diseases are spread from person to person?

  • Direct contact with bodily fluids (correct)
  • Eating contaminated food
  • Breathing the same air
  • Sharing utensils

    • Which of the following structures can be found in a bacterial cell but not in a virus?

  • Cell membrane
  • Ribosomes (correct)
  • Nucleus
  • Capsid

    • How do antibiotics primarily work against bacterial infections?

    <p>Targeting bacterial cell walls or protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen when antibiotics are overused or misused?

    <p>Development of antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common method to prevent the spread of infectious diseases?

    <p>Sharing personal items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of vaccines in preventing infectious diseases?

    <p>Preventing future infections by boosting immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major consequence of antibiotic resistance?

    <p>Failure of antibiotic treatments for common infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contributes to the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

    <p>'Over-prescribing' antibiotics for viral infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do genes play in the development of antibiotic resistance?

    <p>'Genes can be transferred between bacteria and confer resistance'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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