Pathogens & Transmission
This type of pathogen is a piece of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat.
What is a virus
The normal blood pressure reading is this.
What is 120/80
A disease spread from one living organism to another.
What is a communicable disease?
The “U” in CAUTION stands for this warning sign.
What is Unusual discharge or bleeding
T/F
Some people with STDs show no symptoms
What is True?
These single‑celled organisms live almost everywhere on Earth.
What are bacteria
High blood pressure is also known as this.
What is hypertension
A disease NOT spread by people, vectors, or the environment.
What is a non‑communicable disease?
These cancers affect the blood‑forming tissues.
What are leukemias?
Antibiotics can treat this type of pathogen
Touching a doorknob is NOT this type of contact.
What is direct contact
A disease where plaque builds up on artery walls.
What is atherosclerosis
Diet, genes, and environment all contribute to these diseases.
What are non‑communicable diseases?
These cancers affect the lymphatic system.
What are lymphomas?
Antibiotics do NOT work against this type of paathogen
What is a virus
An organism that carries and transmits pathogens is called this.
What is a vector
An irregular heartbeat is called this.
What is arrhythmia
T/F
Communicable diseases occur when a pathogen enters the body and causes infection.
What is True?
This is NOT a type of cancer: Glaucoma, Sarcomas, Leukemias, or Lymphomas.
What is glaucoma?
This STD is known for causing genital warts and can lead to cervical cancer
What is HPV
Athlete’s foot is caused by this type of pathogen.
What are fungi?
Age, gender, and heredity are examples of these types of risk factors.
What are uncontrollable risk factors
West Nile falls under this pathogen category.
What is Protozoans
This STD can lead to liver cancer.
What is Hepatitis B?
What are the three main types of non-communicable diseases
CVD, Chronic respiratory disease, Cancer