Teen Health, Course 1

Chapter 11: Preventing Diseases

Online Quizzes

1

Which is NOT a common communicable disease?


A)

Colds

B)

AIDS

C)

Diabetes

D)

Strep throat

2

What is a pathogen?


A)

Noncommunicable disease

B)

Germ

C)

Sneeze

D)

Cancer

3

Which is NOT true?


A)

All bacteria are harmful.

B)

Bacteria are everywhere.

C)

Bacteria can cause tooth decay.

D)

Bacteria can cause disease.

4

What is an example of fungi?


A)

Flu

B)

Asthma

C)

Tooth decay

D)

Ringworm

5

Which is a way germs are NOT spread?


A)

Washing hands

B)

Shaking hands

C)

Coughing or sneezing

D)

Sharing cups, utensils, or other personal items

6

Which is NOT part of your body’s first line of defense?


A)

Skin

B)

Tears and saliva

C)

Fever

D)

Antibodies

7

Why do vaccines prevent you from getting communicable diseases?


A)

They act like vitamins to keep your immune system strong.

B)

They cause the body to produce antibodies.

C)

They create natural barriers against the disease.

D)

They increase the power of your body’s general reaction to pathogens.

8

Which is NOT an example of a sexually transmitted disease or STD?


A)

HIV

B)

Pregnancy

C)

Genital warts

D)

Hepatitis B

9

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

10

What is the most effective way to prevent noncommunicable or chronic disease?


A)

Healthy lifestyle

B)

Immunization

C)

Protected sex

D)

Handwashing

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