13 H GRADE A Q&A
After a relaxing week of backpacking and camping in the woods, during which you
enjoyed drinking cool water from a creek, you have returned to school. Since you got
back, you are experiencing abdominal cramps that won't go away. This condition is
probably not the result of schoolwork overload, but rather something you picked up
during your camping trip. You likely have
giardiasis.
malaria.
fungi.
trichomoniasis. - (correct answer)giardiasis
A key reason for the resurgence of measles and mumps infections is
the rise of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
poor sanitation and hygiene in certain areas.
a public backlash against vaccinations.
an increased mosquito population. - (correct answer)a public backlash against
vaccinations.
All bacteria can cause disease in humans.
True
False - (correct answer)False
All of the following must happen for a disease to occur EXCEPT
the host must never have had the disease before.
the host must be susceptible.
the environment must promote it.
an agent must transmit a disease. - (correct answer)the host must never have had the
disease before.
, All of the following behaviors will compromise your immune system's ability to fight
infections EXCEPT
excessive alcohol consumption.
eating junk food.
exercising regularly.
not getting enough sleep. - (correct answer)exercising regularly
All of the following are recommended for avoiding contracting or spreading a respiratory
infection EXCEPT
washing hands often with hot, soapy water.
keeping your hands away from your face.
going to work while sick as long as you take medication.
coughing or sneezing into a tissue or your sleeve. - (correct answer)going to work while
sick as long as you take medication.
A substance that triggers an immune response is a(n)
antibody.
antigen.
pathogen.
toxin. - (correct answer)antigen
Delay in seeking medical care for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) increases the risk
of permanent damage and scarring that can lead to
bleeding between periods.
painful urination.
infertility and other complications.
painful intercourse. - (correct answer)infertility and other complications
After a relaxing week of backpacking and camping in the woods, during which you
enjoyed drinking cool water from a creek, you have returned to school. Since you got
back, you are experiencing abdominal cramps that won't go away. This condition is
probably not the result of schoolwork overload, but rather something you picked up
during your camping trip. You likely have
giardiasis.
malaria.
fungi.
trichomoniasis. - (correct answer)giardiasis
A key reason for the resurgence of measles and mumps infections is
the rise of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
poor sanitation and hygiene in certain areas.
a public backlash against vaccinations.
an increased mosquito population. - (correct answer)a public backlash against
vaccinations.
All bacteria can cause disease in humans.
True
False - (correct answer)False
All of the following must happen for a disease to occur EXCEPT
the host must never have had the disease before.
the host must be susceptible.
the environment must promote it.
an agent must transmit a disease. - (correct answer)the host must never have had the
disease before.
, All of the following behaviors will compromise your immune system's ability to fight
infections EXCEPT
excessive alcohol consumption.
eating junk food.
exercising regularly.
not getting enough sleep. - (correct answer)exercising regularly
All of the following are recommended for avoiding contracting or spreading a respiratory
infection EXCEPT
washing hands often with hot, soapy water.
keeping your hands away from your face.
going to work while sick as long as you take medication.
coughing or sneezing into a tissue or your sleeve. - (correct answer)going to work while
sick as long as you take medication.
A substance that triggers an immune response is a(n)
antibody.
antigen.
pathogen.
toxin. - (correct answer)antigen
Delay in seeking medical care for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) increases the risk
of permanent damage and scarring that can lead to
bleeding between periods.
painful urination.
infertility and other complications.
painful intercourse. - (correct answer)infertility and other complications
