Environmental Pathogens and Human Health Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a type of pathogen mentioned in the text?

  • Viruses
  • Bacteria
  • Helminthes (correct)
  • Protozoa
  • How does infection occur?

  • Through inhalation
  • Through exposure to prions
  • Through ingestion of contaminated food or water
  • Through direct contact (correct)
  • Which route of transmission involves enteric pathogens that infect the gastrointestinal tract?

  • Fecal-oral route (correct)
  • Direct contact
  • Inhalation
  • Ingestion of contaminated food or water
  • Which of the following is NOT a size range of microorganisms mentioned in the text?

    <p>10-5 10 µm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of pathogen can only cause disease in immunocompromised individuals?

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

    Which of the following is a direct route of transmission for pathogens mentioned in the text?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a type of pathogen mentioned in the text?

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

    Which of the following is the correct order of sizes of microorganisms mentioned in the text, from largest to smallest?

    <p>Helminths, Bacteria, Protozoa, Mycoplasma, Viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of opportunistic pathogens mentioned in the text?

    <p>They only cause disease in immunocompromised individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of environmentally transmitted pathogen mentioned in the text?

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

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