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Which type of disease can be spread from person to person?
Which type of disease can be spread from person to person?
- Pathogenic disease
- Noninfectious disease
- Infectious disease (correct)
- Genetic disorder
What is the role of vectors in disease transmission?
What is the role of vectors in disease transmission?
- Decomposing organic matter
- Transmitting pathogens from a host to a new organism (correct)
- Producing toxins that disrupt normal cell functions
- Resisting diseases
Which part of the body is considered a portal of entry for pathogens?
Which part of the body is considered a portal of entry for pathogens?
- Nervous system
- Mucous membranes (correct)
- Bones and joints
- Digestive system
What is the main function of pathogenic bacteria in the context of diseases?
What is the main function of pathogenic bacteria in the context of diseases?
What is the recommended duration for proper hand washing, according to experts?
What is the recommended duration for proper hand washing, according to experts?
Which of the following can be considered a carrier of pathogens?
Which of the following can be considered a carrier of pathogens?
Which microorganism causes strep throat?
Which microorganism causes strep throat?
What is the vector for the transmission of HIV?
What is the vector for the transmission of HIV?
Which of the following is a viral disease affecting the nerves, leading to paralysis?
Which of the following is a viral disease affecting the nerves, leading to paralysis?
What is the purpose of vaccines?
What is the purpose of vaccines?
Which substance causes cells to mutate?
Which substance causes cells to mutate?
Which famous scientist discovered the first antibiotic?
Which famous scientist discovered the first antibiotic?
Which disease is caused by a parasite that destroys red blood cells and makes a person tired and lethargic?
Which disease is caused by a parasite that destroys red blood cells and makes a person tired and lethargic?
What is the primary method of transmission for the Ebola virus?
What is the primary method of transmission for the Ebola virus?
What is the term used by the CDC to describe bacteria that are pan-resistant to all forms of antibiotics?
What is the term used by the CDC to describe bacteria that are pan-resistant to all forms of antibiotics?
Which virus is known to contain parts of several different viruses that previously affected pigs, birds, and humans?
Which virus is known to contain parts of several different viruses that previously affected pigs, birds, and humans?
What is the main method of infection for the Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)?
What is the main method of infection for the Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)?
What does HIV target in the human body?
What does HIV target in the human body?
What is the term used by the CDC to describe the regular or seasonal flu?
What is the term used by the CDC to describe the regular or seasonal flu?
