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Which of these are noninfectious diseases? Check all that apply.diabetesfluParkinson’s diseaseskin cancer AIDSathlete’s foot

A
diabetes
B
flu
C
Parkinson’s disease
D
skin cancer
E
AIDS
F
athlete’s foot
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Which of these diseases can be spread?

A
diabetes
B
Parkinson’s disease
C
malaria
D
cancer
3

Which is a symptom of the common cold?

A
mild fever
B
itchy feet
C
liver failure
D
shaky hands
4

Which symptoms are often caused by Parkinson’s disease? Check all that apply.uncontrollable shakingslowed movementfeverslurred speechswollen tonsilslow blood sugarlow T-cell levels

A
uncontrollable shaking
B
slowed movement
C
fever
D
slurred speech
E
swollen tonsils
F
low blood sugar
G
low T-cell levels
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Which statement contrasts viruses and bacteria?

A
Viruses release toxins to destroy cells, while bacteria replicate inside cells.
B
Viruses can replicate inside cells, while bacteria release toxins to destroy cells.
C
Both bacteria and viruses must replicate inside a cell.
D
Neither viruses nor bacteria can produce toxins.
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Charlotte recently went to a doctor. The doctor told her she has anemia, meaning she has very low blood oxygen. The doctor did further tests that showed she also has swelling in her brain.Which disease does she most likely have?

A
a common cold
B
Parkinson’s disease
C
malaria
D
diabetes
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Which person is most likely to cause a pandemic?

A
one who had a cold and stayed at home
B
one who was sick with the flu and flew to multiple countries
C
one who had diabetes and continued to eat fatty foods
D
one who washed hands frequently and got vaccinations
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Which statement is true about pandemics and epidemics?

A
A pandemic can escalate into an epidemic.
B
An epidemic can escalate into a pandemic.
C
A pandemic is localized in one area while an epidemic is spread across countries.
D
A pandemic only involves infectious diseases while an epidemic only involves noninfectious diseases.
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Which type of infectious agent causes athlete’s foot?

A
a virus
B
a bacterium
C
a fungus
D
a parasite
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Frederic has a noninfectious disease. Which statement describes how he may have contracted his disease?

A
He was sneezed on by a friend.
B
He inherited it from his parents.
C
He has a virus.
D
He did not take his full course of antibiotics.

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