Teen Health Course 2

Chapter 13: Communicable Diseases

Online Quizzes

1.
Which is NOT a common communicable disease?
A)Colds
B)AIDS
C)Diabetes
D)Strep throat
2.
What helps prevent the spread of pathogens by direct contact?
A)Handwashing
B)Never share utensils
C)Avoid undercooked meat
D)Avoid mosquito bites
3.
Which is NOT part of your body’s first line of defense?
A)Skin
B)Tears and saliva
C)Stomach acid
D)Antibodies
4.
Which immune response involves antibodies?
A)Nonspecific response
B)Specific response
C)Immunity
D)Inflammation
5.
Which common communicable disease involves the liver and yellow skin?
A)Pneumonia
B)Strep throat
C)Tuberculosis
D)Hepatitis
6.
Which disease of the throat can be treated with antibiotics, but if left untreated, can develop more serious problems?
A)Strep
B)Influenza
C)Mononucleosis
D)Pneumonia
7.
What helps limit the number of pathogens you encounter?
A)Personal hygiene
B)Eating healthy foods
C)Getting exercise
D)Sleeping well
8.
Which of the following protects others from pathogens?
A)Staying home from school when sick
B)Washing hands thoroughly
C)Never sharing utensils
D)Not biting your nails
9.
Which is NOT true about STDs?
A)They are infections spread through sexual contact
B)They are completely preventable
C)They are visible
D)They are deadly
10.
Which is NOT a way HIV is transmitted?
A)Unprotected sexual contact
B)Sharing needles
C)Infected mother to unborn child
D)Contact with objects such as utensils or toilet seats
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