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Review Questions
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1. What is a disease?
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2. Discuss the various ways in which disease can be transmitted or spread?
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3. What is the germ theory? The germ theory is based on the work of two people. Who are these two people? Discuss their role and work regarding
infectious diseases.
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4. Infectious diseases are grouped according to the kind of pathogen that causes the disease. List the four groups of pathogens discussed in class.
Give an example of a disease that each type of pathogen produces.
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5. Define infection.
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6. Define pahtogen.
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7. What is cancer
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8. Cancers are caused by defects in the genes that regulate cell growth and division. What are three sources that can trigger or cause these defects?
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9. Explain the difference between a benign and malignant tumor.
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10. Discuss three methods of treating cancer.
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More review questions will be added later.
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