Disease - Test 1


1. Malaria is a common disease in many countries. What is the cause of this disease?
A. a virus
B. a bacterium
C. a fungus
D. a parasite


2. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that occurs when the body attacks its own tissues. Which body system becomes disordered first?
A. immune
B. nervous
C. digestive
D. circulatory


3. Which of these conditions most likely results from infection?
A. high blood sugar levels
B. swelling of throat tissues
C. numbness in fingers
D. blockage of blood vessels in the leg


4. A doctor treats a patient showing symptoms of fatigue and fever. An examination for which condition will most likely uncover the source of the illness?
A. nutritional imbalance
B. fractured bone
C. abnormal cellular reproduction
D. foreign bacteria


5. Which of these diseases is caused by a bacterium?
A. rabies
B. influenza
C. strep throat
D. chicken pox


6. Which immune cell is responsible for protecting the body from the influenza virus infection?
A. phagocytes
B. B lymphocytes
C. helper T lymphocytes
D. cytotoxic T lymphocytes


7. What two symptoms are most likely associated with Type 1 diabetes?
A. extreme thirst and weight loss
B. intense aches and spasms
C. severe loss of hearing and vision
D. excessive loss of coordination and memory


8. Juvenile diabetes is a disease caused by the body's inability to create insulin. The body's white blood cells attack the pancreatic cells that produce insulin. This type of disease is known as:
A. a cardiovascular disease
B. an infectious disease
C. a digestive system disease
D. an autoimmune disease


9. A certain disease of the spinal cord can be passed on from a dog to its offspring. This disease can result in the dog's muscles becoming weak, leading to paralysis. This is an example of:
A. an infectious disease
B. a respiratory disease
C. an inherited disease
D. an environmental disease


10. Which of the following is an example of sex-linked inheritance?
A. diabetes
B. cystic fibrosis
C. hemophilia
D. albinism






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