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Another word for communicable is

Another word for communicable is. harmless. sudden. contagious. painful. The common cold and influenza are caused by. overeating. viruses. bacterial infection. exposure to toxins. Malaria, West Nile virus, and Lyme disease are examples of diseases that are spread by. vectors.

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Another word for communicable is

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  1. Another word for communicable is • harmless. • sudden. • contagious. • painful.

  2. The common cold and influenza are caused by • overeating. • viruses. • bacterial infection. • exposure to toxins.

  3. Malaria, West Nile virus, and Lyme disease are examples of diseases that are spread by • vectors. • contaminated food. • sexual contact. • contaminated water.

  4. Which of the following habits probably will not help you avoid respiratory tract infections? • Using mouthwash • Frequent hand washing • Avoiding contact with ill people • Abstaining from smoking

  5. Some strains of tuberculosis have become resistant to which form of treatment? • Bed rest • Surgery • Dietary changes • Antibiotics

  6. What is the most common blood-borne infection in the United States? • Hepatitis A • Hepatitis B • Hepatitis C • None of the above

  7. What is the role of phagocytes in the inflammatory response? • Creating pus • Destroying pathogens • Creating antigens • Binding to antigens.

  8. If you receive antibodies from another person or an animal instead of producing them in your own body, it is called • communicable disease. • specific defense. • active immunity. • passive immunity.

  9. Live-virus, killed-virus, toxoid, and second-generation virus are all categories of • vaccines. • antigens. • preventive strategies. • antibiotics.

  10. During an immune response, your immune system reacts quickly to • antibodies • lymphocytes • antigens • macrophages

  11. The incidence of emerging infections is • decreasing. • increasing. • holding steady. • virtually nonexistent.

  12. The most effective way to prevent infection from Salmonella and E. coli is to • chlorinate water. • avoid insect bites. • cook meat thoroughly. • wash hands frequently.

  13. A global outbreak of an infectious disease is a • pandemic. • epidemic. • disaster. • response strategy.

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