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Chapter 6
Practice Test 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In what two ways does bacteria cause disease? | They damage body cells directly or produce a toxin that indirectly damages the cells. |
| As cancerous cells divide over and over, they form abnormal tissue masses called | tumors |
| Describe 2 things you can do to help prevent cancer. | Avoiding tobacco and visiting the doctor regularly are two things you can do to help prevent cancer. |
| Describe the four things a person may be allergic to. | The four things people may be allergic to include pollen, some foods, some medicines, and molds. |
| Who was the person who showed that killing microorganisms can stop the spread of disease. | Louis Pasteur |
| How does fever help your body? | Fever stops some pathogens because they cannot grow or reproduce well at high temperatures. |
| What is the third line of defense against pathogens? | The Immune Response |