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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?

Noncommunicable diseases

Environmental diseases

Infectious diseases (correct)

Genetic 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?

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?

Infectious and noninfectious Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of communicable diseases?

Flu and cold Signup and view all the answers

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

Tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of communicable diseases?

They are influenced by genetic defects Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of death among noncommunicable diseases?

Cardiovascular diseases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common risk factor for noncommunicable diseases?

Tobacco consumption Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between communicable and noncommunicable diseases?

Communicable diseases are contagious, while noncommunicable diseases are not Signup and view all the answers