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    • Communicable diseases are caused by pathogens and can be transmitted between people.

      True
    • What do viruses require to replicate?
      Host cells
    • What are non-communicable diseases caused by?
      Factors like genetics
    • Bacteria are single-celled organisms that reproduce through binary fission
    • Tuberculosis is an example of a communicable disease transmitted through airborne droplets
    • Bacteria reproduce through binary fission.
    • How do parasites obtain nutrients?
      From a host
    • Tuberculosis is spread through the air.
    • Innate immunity is highly specific to particular pathogens.
      False
    • What is the role of memory cells in adaptive immunity?
      Long-term protection
    • Regular handwashing is an example of a hygiene practice to prevent disease spread.
    • Surveillance involves monitoring disease prevalence to detect outbreaks.
    • Which vector transmits malaria to humans?
      Mosquito
    • Match the disease type with its transmission mechanism:
      Foodborne ↔️ Contaminated food
      Waterborne ↔️ Contaminated water
      Airborne ↔️ Droplets in the air
      Vectors ↔️ Insects or animals
    • Viruses contain both DNA and RNA as genetic material
      False
    • Arrange the following transmission mechanisms in order of decreasing directness:
      1️⃣ Direct Contact
      2️⃣ Airborne
      3️⃣ Waterborne
      4️⃣ Foodborne
      5️⃣ Vectors
    • Waterborne diseases are often caused by contaminated food.
      False
    • What is the primary function of the skin in innate immunity?
      Physical barrier
    • Adaptive immunity responds immediately to pathogens.
      False
    • What is the purpose of vaccination in disease prevention?
      Build immunity
    • Public health initiatives educate communities on prevention measures.

      True
    • Measles is a viral disease that can be prevented by vaccination.
      True
    • Communicable diseases are caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites
    • Order the types of pathogens from smallest to largest based on size:
      1️⃣ Viruses
      2️⃣ Bacteria
      3️⃣ Fungi
      4️⃣ Parasites
    • What is direct contact an example of in disease transmission?
      Physical touch
    • What type of organism are bacteria classified as?
      Single-celled organisms
    • Fungi have cell walls made of chitin.
    • What is an example of a disease spread through direct contact?
      Skin infections
    • The body's immune response is divided into innate and adaptive immunity.
    • B cells produce antibodies to neutralize pathogens.
    • Match the immunity type with its characteristic:
      Innate Immunity ↔️ Non-specific and immediate
      Adaptive Immunity ↔️ Specific and delayed
    • What is the goal of contact tracing in disease control?
      Identify infected contacts
    • Tuberculosis is commonly spread through airborne transmission.
    • Match the communicable disease with its causative agent:
      Influenza ↔️ Virus
      Cholera ↔️ Bacteria
      Malaria ↔️ Parasite
    • Match the type of disease with its cause:
      Communicable Diseases ↔️ Pathogens
      Non-Communicable Diseases ↔️ Genetic or lifestyle factors
    • Fungi have cell walls made of chitin and reproduce through spores.

      True
    • What type of pathogen is responsible for HIV?
      Virus
    • Within what type of cells do viruses replicate?
      Host cells
    • Match the transmission mechanism with its description:
      Direct Contact ↔️ Physical touch, kissing
      Airborne ↔️ Via droplets or aerosols
      Waterborne ↔️ Spread through contaminated water
      Vectors ↔️ Insects carry pathogens
    • Which insect is a common vector for malaria?
      Mosquito