Question

Match the following disease and affected organ/tissue system.

• A. Lungs
• B. Liver
• C. Lymphatic system
• D. Nervous system

Answer 1

Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a air borne disease that damages the lungs. Hepatitis is a viral disease that causes serious liver inflammation. It is transmitted through contaminated water and food. Plague is caused by Yersinia pestis and it spreads through the bite of an infected flea. It affects the lymphatic system of the person. Tetanus is caused by Clostridium tetani and is known to affect the nervous system.