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Big Science 4 - unit 5

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  • The flu is caused by a virus.
    False
    True
  • People with diabetes have problems using sugar in their blood.
    False
    True
  • What is a common symptom of a cold?
    Headache
    Sneezing
    Fever
    All of the above
  • Covering your nose and mouth when you sneeze helps prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
    False
    True
  • What type of pathogen causes malaria?
    Fungi
    Parasite
    Bacteria
    Virus
  • What causes strep throat?
    Bacteria
    Viruses
    Allergens
    Toxins
  • What can you catch from a mosquito bite?
    Chickenpox
    Cold
    Malaria
    Asthma
  • Which pathogen is the smallest?
    Bacteria
    Toxins
    Allergens
    Viruses
  • Asthma is classified as which type of disease?
    Caused by bacteria
    Caused by viruses
    Infectious
    Noninfectious
  • Which of these is used to see bacteria?
    Binocular
    Telescope
    Magnifying glass
    Microscope
  • All germs are pathogens.
    False
    True
  • What is the purpose of a vaccine?
    To diagnose a disease
    To prevent a disease
    To cause a disease
    To cure a disease
  • Eating too much sugar cannot lead to diabetes.
    False
    True
  • Giardia is a bacteria.
    False
    True
  • The common cold is caused by a virus.
    False
    True
  • Noninfectious diseases can be passed from person to person.
    False
    True
  • The white blood cells are part of the immune system.
    True
    False
  • Vaccines can treat fungal infections.
    True
    False
  • Why should you cover your nose and mouth when sneezing?
    To prevent spreading germs
    To make a loud noise
    To keep your hands clean
    To stop the sneeze
  • Viruses are larger than bacteria.
    False
    True
  • Injuries are a type of disease.
    False
    True
  • Antibiotics are effective against viruses.
    False
    True
  • Allergies are caused by your immune system being too sensitive.
    False
    True
  • Some bacteria produce toxins.
    True
    False
  • Asthma causes your airways to close up.
    True
    False
  • Mosquitoes can transmit bacteria.
    True
    False
  • What does the immune system protect us from?
    Diseases
    Cold weather
    Injuries
    Hunger
  • Chickenpox is a noninfectious disease.
    False
    True
  • Fungi are always harmful to humans.
    True
    False
  • Telescopes are used to observe pathogens because they are often too small to see with the naked eye.
    True
    False
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