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30.4 Review Q 30.4 Review Questions VA Biology II - 3(A-B) - Grigsby - VA - S2 13:51:50 GMT -05:00 1. a. List the types of organisms that can cause disease. A variety of microorganisms can cause disease. Pathogenic organisms are of five main types: viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and worms. b. What are how infectious diseases are spread? Infectious diseases commonly spread through the direct transfer of bacteria, viruses, or other germs from one person to another. This can happen when an individual with the bacterium or virus touches, kisses, or coughs or sneezes on someone who isn't infected. 2. a. List the body's nonspecific defenses against pathogens. Nonspecific defenses include the skin, tears, and other secretions, the inflammatory response, interferons, and fever. b. Describe the steps of the inflammatory response. 1. In response to the wound and invading pathogens, most c