Communicable diseases Practice Questions
Question 1
Q1. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
Define the term 'infectious disease'.
Question 2
Q2. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
State two examples of pathogens.
Question 3
Q3. Application of Knowledge (3 marks)
Explain how antibiotics work to treat bacterial infections.
Question 4
Q4. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
Name a disease caused by a virus.
Question 5
Q5. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
What is the role of the immune system in protecting against communicable diseases?
Question 6
Q6. Application of Knowledge (3 marks)
Explain how vaccines help to prevent communicable diseases.
Question 7
Q7. Data Analysis (4 marks)
The graph shows the number of cases of measles reported in a region over a 5-year period.
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Explain the trend shown in the graph and suggest possible reasons for it.
Question 8
Q8. Application of Knowledge (3 marks)
Describe how the transmission of a respiratory infection can be prevented.
Question 9
Q9. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
State two factors that can affect the spread of communicable diseases.
Question 10
Q10. Application of Knowledge (6 marks)
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of antibiotics and suggest an alternative approach to treating bacterial infections.