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Which term is used to describe diseases caused by the presence of disease-causing biological agents in a human or animal host?
Which term is used to describe diseases caused by the presence of disease-causing biological agents in a human or animal host?
- Noncommunicable diseases
- Environmental diseases
- Infectious diseases (correct)
- Genetic diseases
What are the main causes of diseases?
What are the main causes of diseases?
- Poor hygiene
- Lack of exercise
- Excessive stress
- Genetic disorders, environmental factors, infection, inflammation, or deficiency of a vital nutrient (correct)
How can communicable diseases be transmitted?
How can communicable diseases be transmitted?
- Through direct physical contact with an infected person
- By consuming contaminated food and beverages
- By breathing in an airborne virus
- All of the above (correct)
What are the two main types of diseases?
What are the two main types of diseases?
What are some examples of communicable diseases?
What are some examples of communicable diseases?
Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease?
Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of communicable diseases?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of communicable diseases?
What is the leading cause of death among noncommunicable diseases?
What is the leading cause of death among noncommunicable diseases?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for noncommunicable diseases?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for noncommunicable diseases?
What is the main difference between communicable and noncommunicable diseases?
What is the main difference between communicable and noncommunicable diseases?
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