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Chapter 14 Compass Checklist #2 (13 points)
Read pages 443 – 451 (Starting with Kinds of Diseases) in the online textbook and answer the compass
checklist questions which are typed out below. Be sure to read ALL of the information, do not just skim to
answer the questions. This includes reading tables and figures!
1. List and describe at least 4 different types of infectious disease. (4 points)
a) Immunological diseases- caused by a malfunction of the immune system. Infections can also
cause immunological diseases such as HIV which causes AIDS or acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome where the virus interferes with the body’s immune ability.
b) Congenital diseases- diseases that are present at birth. These are caused by matern...