Answer the following question given this paragraph: There are several types of pathogens that cause diseases in human beings. They include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. The different types are described in Table below . The table also lists several diseases caused by each type of pathogen. Many infectious diseases caused by these pathogens can be cured with medicines. For example, antibiotic drugs can cure most diseases caused by bacteria. Q: Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa are examples of what, the term for a disease-causing microorganism? Choices: - fungus - microbe - germ - pathogen A:
pathogen

Answer the following question given this paragraph: A lichen is an organism that results from a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and a photosynthetic organism. The other organism is usually a cyanobacterium or green alga. The fungus grows around the bacterial or algal cells. The fungus benefits from the constant supply of food produced by the photosynthesizer. The photosynthesizer benefits from the water and nutrients absorbed by the fungus. Figure below shows lichen growing on a rock. Q: How does the fungus benefit from the photosynthesizer? Choices: - shade - protection from chemicals - supply of carbon dioxide - supply of food A:
supply of food

Answer the following question given this paragraph: In some people, a food allergy can trigger a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Emergency treatment is critical for anaphylaxis. Untreated, anaphylaxis can cause a coma or death. Anaphylaxis is vary rare. The vast majority of people will never have an anaphylactic reaction. The life-threatening symptoms of anaphylaxis include:. Q: What type of treatment is necessary for anaphylaxis? Choices: - outpatient - allergy shot - intensive care - emergency A:
emergency

Answer the following question given this paragraph: Within seconds of birth, the umbilical cord is cut. Without this connection to the placenta, the baby can't exchange gases, so carbon dioxide quickly builds up in the baby's blood. This stimulates the baby's brain to trigger breathing, and the newborn takes her first breath. Q: What structure connects the fetus to the placenta, allowing the exchange of gases? Choices: - sediment cord - skin cord - belly button - umbilical cord A:
umbilical cord