Mini-Quiz: Preventing Physical Diseases

1. Why are clean hands important in preventing disease?

   Rubbing your eyes, nose or mouth can allow agents to enter your bodyThat is correct. You seem healthy and aChampion. People don't like to shake your hand, if you don't keep cleanSorry, not correct. Try another button. Germs usually infect the hands firstGood try, but not right. Select another answer.

2. What can happen if a person smokes heavily?

   The person will cough more but will not get sickSorry, not correct. Try another button. The person will have dirty hands, allowing disease to startOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. The person's resistance to disease can be loweredCorrect. You are very smart!

3. Can you still get sick after being vaccinated?

   Yes, because vaccines are only for specific diseasesThat is correct. You seem healthy and aChampion. No, because a vaccination protects you for one yearGood try, but not right. Select another answer. It is unsure whether vaccinations help people or notOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

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