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Which of the following is a characteristic of communicable diseases?
Which of the following is a characteristic of communicable diseases?
What is the difference between signs and symptoms of a disease?
What is the difference between signs and symptoms of a disease?
Which of the following is an example of a non-communicable disease?
Which of the following is an example of a non-communicable disease?
Study Notes
- Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
- Diseases impair the normal functioning of an organism and lead to a loss of good health.
- Diseases are detected by signs and symptoms.
- Signs are observable indicators of disease, while symptoms are experienced by the person who has the disease.
- Communicable diseases are caused by pathogens and can be passed on to other people.
- Non-communicable diseases are not caused by pathogens and cannot be passed on to other people.
- Examples of communicable diseases include viral, bacterial, fungal, sexually transmitted, and vector-borne diseases.
- Examples of non-communicable diseases include heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
- A crying baby may be a sign of pain, while scratched skin may be a symptom of itchiness.
- Profuse sweating, fever, headache, and nausea are signs and symptoms of a communicable disease.
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Description
Test your knowledge of health and diseases with this informative quiz! From the definition of health to the different types of diseases and their signs and symptoms, this quiz covers it all. Challenge yourself to distinguish between communicable and non-communicable diseases and learn about various examples of each. Sharpen your observational skills by identifying signs and symptoms of different diseases. Take this quiz to gain a better understanding of health and diseases!