Preventing Communicable Diseases Answers

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Angela is not feeling well and thinks she's coming down with a cold. Which of the following is the BEST action to take in order to prevent spreading her cold?

A
Angela is going to wash her hands frequently and go to school late.
B
Angela avoids using any of her friends' personal items at school.
C
Angela is going to keep her distance from other people by skipping school and going to the mall.
D
Angela is going to stay home from school and is going to keep her distance from her family.
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Which statement correctly describes the inflammatory response process?

A
blood vessels dilate, swelling occurs, phagocytes ingest foreign bacteria or viruses
B
phagocytes enter the area, swelling occurs, enzymes are released to ingest foreign bacteria and viruses
C
acids are released, enzymes are released, phagocytes enter the area and ingest foreign bacteria and viruses
D
cells are destroyed and bacteria or viruses are ingested, blood vessels dilate, swelling occurs
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Describe three ways that you can use everyday behaviors to prevent the spread of communicable disease.

Answer:

To prevent the spread of communicable diseases, one can avoid sharing personal items, wash hands, stay away from public places when ill, and limit exposure to individuals with contagious diseases.

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Physical barriers that help prevent an individual from contracting diseases include __________.

A
white blood cells, enzymes, tears, and skin
B
sweat, stomach acid, skin, and enzymes
C
sweat, tears, skin, and mucus membranes
D
enzymes, mucus membranes, stomach acid, and tears
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How can the spread of disease through contaminated water be limited?

A
Individuals can wash their hands often.
B
Individuals can avoid contact with contaminated food.
C
Sewage systems can be regulated and controlled.
D
Individuals can avoid contact with sick people.
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If you were a public official and there was a communicable disease outbreak in your community, what three things could your community do to help prevent the spread of the communicable disease?

Answer:

To prevent the spread of the communicable disease, the community could notify the people of the outbreak, provide vaccinations and health care, provide community strategies, regulate the food and water supplies, and develop new treatments.

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