Communicable (infectious) diseases

Question 1

What are pathogens?

Answer 1

They are microorganisms that cause infectious disease.

Question 2

What types of microorganisms can be pathogens?

Answer 2

Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi, Protists

Question 3

How can pathogens be spread?

Answer 3

By direct contact, by water, by air

Question 4

What can bacteria produce that affects the body?

Answer 4

Poisons (toxins).Toxins can damage tissues and make us feel unwell.

Question 5

How do viruses reproduce?

Answer 5

Inside cells.This process causes cell damage.

Question 6

Define the term pathogen.

Answer 6

A microorganism that causes a disease.

Question 7

What are diseases caused by pathogens called?

Answer 7

Communicable diseases (These diseases can be transferred from one person to another.)

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Pathogens may be ______, bacteria, fungi, or protists.

Answer 8

viruses

Question 9

True or False: All pathogens can only infect animals.

Answer 9

False (Pathogens can infect both plants and animals.)

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Viruses live and reproduce inside ______.

Answer 10

cells

Question 11

What is one effect of toxins produced by bacteria?

Answer 11

It can damage tissues
and make us feel unwell