True False
26. A disease-causing microorganism is called a pathogen.
True False
27. Viruses are similar to cells because they have a nucleus.
True False
28. Mucous membranes form a protective lining in the body openings.
True False
29. Tears contain antibacterial substances that destroy many bacteria.
True False
30. Gonorrhea and chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease.
True False
Part 4
DIRECTIONS: Select the best choice to complete the following items.
(Each question is worth one point)
31. Antibodies are produced in the body and attach themselves to antigens.
True False
32. Our bodies have a natural resistance to many infections; this is called passive immunity.
True False
33. Antibiotics are effective against both bacterial and viral infections.
True False
34. AIDS is caused by a virus that attacks the immune system.
True False
35. Droplet infections and waterborne infections describe the same type of transmission of pathogens.
True False
36. Pasteurization is a heating process that destroys most of the bacteria in milk.
True False
37. Tapeworms enter the human body when a person eats undercooked flesh of infested animals.
True False
38. AIDS can be fatal.
True False
Part 5
DIRECTIONS: Select the best choice to complete the following items.
(Each question is worth one point)
39. In each human body cell there are _____ chromosomes.
7 46
92 23
40. The combination for female offspring is
XX XXY
XY YY
41. The blue-eyed child has what combination of genes?
BB bb
Bb both A and C
42. Cystic fibrosis is caused by
poor nutrition during pregnancy viral infection
dominant inheritance recessive inheritance
43. Which is an example of a sex-linked genetic disorder?
sickle-cell anemia Down Syndrome
hemophilia all of the above
44. A prenatal diagnosis technique is
ultrasound PKU test
X rays in vitro fertilization
45. Among these choices, the most important factor affecting the baby's health during pregnancy is
nutrition blood pressure
weight exercise
46. The blueprints for life are found in the
zygote genes
embryo cell wall
47. Noninsulin-dependent diabetes usually shows up first when a person is
less than 20 years old 20 to 40 years old
40 to 60 years old more than 65 years old
48. Nitroglycerine is the principal medicine used to
relieve attacks of angina help stroke victims
help out a pacemaker treat diabetes
49. The leading cause of death in this country is
cardiovascular disease cancer
heart attacks diabetes
50. A stroke occurs in the
brain pulmonary artery
chambers of the heart aorta
Part 6
DIRECTIONS: Select the best choice to complete the following items.
(Each question is worth one point)
51. Which of the following microorganisms is the smallest?
bacterium virus
protozoan hookworm
52. A type of bacterium that is rod-shaped is a
spirillum coccus
bacillus both A and B
53. Which of the following is a sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
epidemic typhus gonorrhea
yellow fever malaria
54. Which of the following is usually caused by bacteria entering the body through a puncture wound?
dysentery mastitis
pinkeye tetanus
55. The pathogenic protozoan that causes malaria is transmitted to humans by
the bite of a tick the bite of a flea
the bite of a mosquito contaminated drinking water
56. The bacterium that causes bubonic plague is transmitted to humans by
the bite of a tick the bite of a flea
the bite of a mosquito contaminated drinking water
57. Who is responsible for controlling STDs?
the family the medical profession
the individual all of the above
58. Substances that are carried to other cells and act as messengers to warn them of danger are called
interferons antigens
RH factor spores
59. High-risk groups for infectious diseases who should receive yearly vaccinations include all the following EXCEPT
old persons young children
chronic disease patients pregnant women
Baybehq3q
Are you expecting people to answer all these questions ? Lol. Try googling some of them.
Jason h
you need to change your question too:
"will someone please do my homework for me then cut/paste it back to me please"?
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