Gr 8 Natural Sciences Ch 1.3: Harmful microorganisms

What is the term for making something impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance?

Which of the following is NOT a common mode of transmission?

What is the term for the body's defense system against infections and diseases?

Which disease is typically transmitted through untreated and contaminated water?

What happens when an infected person sneezes or coughs?

What type of bacteria can infect a person through a wound caused by rusty metal?

What is the term for a microorganism that causes disease?

What is the term for the spread of pathogens from one host to another?

What is the primary way to prevent the spread of pathogens?

Which of the following is NOT a way HIV is transmitted?

Who made significant contributions to medical microbiology?

What is the primary role of vaccination?

What is the primary way malaria is transmitted?

What is the main benefit of using sterilized equipment in medical settings?

What is the role of scientists in combating infectious diseases?

What is rabies primarily transmitted through?

What is the primary mechanism of transmission for diseases such as rabies and malaria?

Which practice is crucial in medical settings to prevent infections like HIV?

What is the primary consequence of HIV infection on the human body?

What is the primary benefit of vaccination in preventing infectious diseases?

What is the primary way to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV?

What is the primary contribution of Louis Pasteur to medical microbiology?

What is the primary reason for pursuing a career in microbiology or medical research?

What is the primary benefit of regular hand washing with soap and warm water?

Why is understanding how pathogens are transmitted and how to prevent infections crucial?

What is the primary mode of transmission for diseases like the flu and tuberculosis?

What is the common outcome of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid?

What is the primary way to prevent the spread of pathogens through food?

What is the primary route of entry for pathogens that cause tetanus?

What is the primary function of the immune system?

What is the term for an increase in body temperature, often due to infection?

What is the term for the process of making something impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance?

Which of the following diseases can be transmitted through airborne transmission?

What is the primary consequence of consuming contaminated food?

Which route of transmission involves the spread of pathogens through direct contact with an infected person's wound?

What is the primary function of the immune system?

Which of the following is an example of a waterborne disease?

What is the primary consequence of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid?

Which mode of transmission involves the spread of pathogens through contaminated food and water?

Why is understanding how pathogens are transmitted and how to prevent infections crucial?

What type of pathogens are transmitted through bites from infected animals or insects?

What is the primary purpose of using sterilized equipment in medical settings?

What is the primary way to prevent the spread of HIV from mother to child?

What is the primary contribution of Louis Pasteur to medical microbiology?

What is the primary benefit of vaccination in preventing infectious diseases?

What is the primary consequence of HIV infection on the human body?

What is the primary reason for pursuing a career in microbiology or medical research?

What is the primary benefit of regular hand washing with soap and warm water?

What is the primary reason why some microorganisms are considered pathogens?

Which of the following is a consequence of not preventing the spread of pathogens?

What is a common outcome of consuming contaminated food?

Which of the following is a primary function of the immune system?

What is a common mode of transmission for diseases such as cholera and typhoid?

Which of the following is a primary route of entry for pathogens that cause tetanus?

What is a primary way to prevent the spread of pathogens through food?

Which of the following is a primary consequence of severe diarrhea and dehydration?

What is the primary mechanism by which HIV attacks the immune system?

What is the primary role of Louis Pasteur in microbiology?

What is the primary benefit of practicing safe sex in preventing the spread of HIV?

What is the primary mode of transmission for diseases such as malaria?

What is the primary consequence of HIV infection on the immune system?

What is the primary reason for pursuing a career in microbiology or medical research?

What is the primary benefit of using sterilized equipment in medical settings?

What is the primary mechanism of transmission for diseases such as rabies?