Human Health & Diseases Test 8

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Human Health & Diseases Test 8

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Question 1
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Read the passage and answer any four questions.
A group of youths were having a ‘rave party‘ in an isolated area and were raided by police. Packets of ‘smack‘ and syringes with needles were found littered around.
Q. Why is taking ‘smack‘ considered an abuse ?

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A. because it causes drug dependence

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B. because it affects nervous system

C
C. because it impairs one’s psychological functions

D
D. all of these

Solution

An addictive substance causes drug dependence and affects the nervous system. When used in more amounts or frequencies it impairs one's physical and psychological functions.
Question 2
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Read the passage and answer any four questions.
A group of youths were having a ‘rave party‘ in an isolated area and were raided by police. Packets of ‘smack‘ and syringes with needles were found littered around.
Q. Syringes and needles used by the youth for taking the drug could prove to be very fatal as:

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A. They can acquire serious infections.

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B. They can lead to malnutrition.

C
C. They can cause transmission of parasitic disease.

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D. They can lead to cardiac arrest.

Solution

They can acquire serious infections / transmission of HIV infections / AIDS / Hepatitis.
Question 3
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Read the passage and answer any four questions.
A group of youths were having a ‘rave party‘ in an isolated area and were raided by police. Packets of ‘smack‘ and syringes with needles were found littered around.
Q. Which of the following drugs is commonly known as Smack?

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A. Heroin

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B. Morphine

C
C. Codeine

D
D. Pethidine

Solution

Heroin is commonly known as smack or brown sugar. It is a semisynthetic white crystalline powdery substance, which is chemically diacetylmorphine and is obtained by the acetylation of morphine.
Question 4
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Read the passage and answer any four questions.
A group of youths were having a ‘rave party‘ in an isolated area and were raided by police. Packets of ‘smack‘ and syringes with needles were found littered around.
Q. When an healthy person is diagnosed as unhealthy by a psychiatrist , the reason could be that

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The patient was not efficient at his work.

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The patient was not economically prosperous.

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The patient shows behavioural and social maladjustment

D
The does not take interest in sports.

Solution

Health can be defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well being. So, when an apparently healthy person is diagnosed as unhealthy by a psychiatrist, the reason could be that the patient shows behavioral and social maladjustment. Due to mental discomfort.
Question 5
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Read the passage and answer any four questions.
A group of youths were having a ‘rave party‘ in an isolated area and were raided by police. Packets of ‘smack‘ and syringes with needles were found littered around.
Q. ‘Smack’ is a drug obtained from the

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A. Latex of Papaver somniferum

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B. Leaves of Cannabis sativa

C
C. Flowers of Datura

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D. Fruits of Erythroxylum coca

Solution

Latex of Papaver somniferum.
Question 6
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Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of the same:
Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well being. Balanced diet, personal hygiene and regular exercise are very important to maintain good health. Any disturbance of structure or function of the body may be regarded as disease. Diseases can broadly be categorized into infectious (communicable) and non-infectious (non-communicable). A wide range of organisms belonging to bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans etc. could cause diseases in man.
Q. Which of the following diseases are communicable ?

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A. Infectious diseases

B
B. Deficiency diseases

C
C. Allergies

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D. Degenerative diseases.

Solution

Communicable, or infectious diseases, are caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi that can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another.
Question 7
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Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of the same:
Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well being. Balanced diet, personal hygiene and regular exercise are very important to maintain good health. Any disturbance of structure or function of the body may be regarded as disease. Diseases can broadly be categorized into infectious (communicable) and non-infectious (non-communicable). A wide range of organisms belonging to bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans etc. could cause diseases in man.
Q. DPT vaccine is used for the immunization of :

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A. Cholera

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B. Bubonic plague

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C. Typhoid fever

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D. Whooping cough.

Solution

DTP vaccine can prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. Diphtheria can lead to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, or death.
Question 8
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Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of the same:
Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well being. Balanced diet, personal hygiene and regular exercise are very important to maintain good health. Any disturbance of structure or function of the body may be regarded as disease. Diseases can broadly be categorized into infectious (communicable) and non-infectious (non-communicable). A wide range of organisms belonging to bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans etc. could cause diseases in man.
Q. The nature of the spread of communicable diseases is known as _______ .

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A. Parasitology

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B. Immunology

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C. Epidemiology

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D. None of these.

Solution

Epidemiology deals with the occurrence, distribution and causes of diseases in mankind.
Question 9
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Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of the same:
Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well being. Balanced diet, personal hygiene and regular exercise are very important to maintain good health. Any disturbance of structure or function of the body may be regarded as disease. Diseases can broadly be categorized into infectious (communicable) and non-infectious (non-communicable). A wide range of organisms belonging to bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans etc. could cause diseases in man.
Q. Which among the following is a set of bacterial diseases ?

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A. Cholera, typhoid and mumps

B
B. Malaria, mumps and poliomyelitis

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C. Diphtheria, leprosy and plague

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D. Tetanus, Tuberculosis and measles.

Solution

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that affects the mucous membranes of the throat and nose. Although it spreads easily from one person to another, diphtheria can be prevented through the use of vaccines.
Leprosy is a chronic, progressive bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the nerves of the extremities, the skin, the lining of the nose, and the upper respiratory tract. The plague is a serious bacterial infection that can be deadly. Sometimes referred to as the “black plague,” the disease is caused by a bacterial strain called Yersinia pestis. This bacterium is found in animals throughout the world and is usually transmitted to humans through fleas.
Question 10
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Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of the same:
Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well being. Balanced diet, personal hygiene and regular exercise are very important to maintain good health. Any disturbance of structure or function of the body may be regarded as disease. Diseases can broadly be categorized into infectious (communicable) and non-infectious (non-communicable). A wide range of organisms belonging to bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans etc. could cause diseases in man.
Directions : In the following questions a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as :
Assertion (A) : Diphtheria is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Reason (R) : Corynebacterium diphtheriae produces a potent exotoxin that inhibits protein synthesis in epithelial cells.

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A. Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).

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B. Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).

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C. Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

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D. Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

Solution

Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make toxin (poison). It can lead to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, and even death. CDC recommends vaccines for infants, children, teens, and adults to prevent diphtheria.
Question 11
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Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of the same: Shivani studies in class I. Her parents come from a backward family and are unaware of the immunization programme. So, she did not get vaccinated properly. Once playing with her friends in the park, she fell down due to weakness and later complained of high fever, headache and stiffness in her neck.
Q. The microbe responsible for Shivani’s illness may be:

A
Plasmodium

B
Enterovirus

C
Vibrio cholerae

D
Mycobacterium
Question 12
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Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of the same: Shivani studies in class I. Her parents come from a backward family and are unaware of the immunization programme. So, she did not get vaccinated properly. Once playing with her friends in the park, she fell down due to weakness and later complained of high fever, headache and stiffness in her neck.
Q. This type of infection produces inflammation in:

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A. Bones

B
B. Liver

C
C. Nervous System

D
D. Heart

Solution

Polio produces inflammation in the nervous system.
Question 13
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Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of the same: Shivani studies in class I. Her parents come from a backward family and are unaware of the immunization programme. So, she did not get vaccinated properly. Once playing with her friends in the park, she fell down due to weakness and later complained of high fever, headache and stiffness in her neck.
Q. Which vaccine, if administered earlier, would have saved Shivani from the illness she contracted unfortunately?

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A. MMR Vaccine

B
B. Varicella Vaccine

C
C. BCG Vaccine

D
D. Salk Vaccine

Solution

Salk Vaccine or inactivated poliovirus vaccine if administered earlier would have saved Shivani from contracting the disease.
Question 14
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Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of the same: Shivani studies in class I. Her parents come from a backward family and are unaware of the immunization programme. So, she did not get vaccinated properly. Once playing with her friends in the park, she fell down due to weakness and later complained of high fever, headache and stiffness in her neck.
Q. A step that can help to eradicate the disease Shivani has contracted is:

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A. Live polio Vaccine

B
B. Killed polioVaccine

C
C. Combination of live and killed vaccines

D
D. None of the above

Solution

Combination of live and killed polio vaccine can help in eradication of polio a disease Shivani has contracted.
Question 15
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Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of the same: Shivani studies in class I. Her parents come from a backward family and are unaware of the immunization programme. So, she did not get vaccinated properly. Once playing with her friends in the park, she fell down due to weakness and later complained of high fever, headache and stiffness in her neck.
Q. The disease that Shivani has contracted spreads through:

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A. Mosquito bite

B
B. Bite of infected dog

C
C. Fecal oral route

D
D. Direct contact of an infected person

Solution

Polio virus is contagious. It spreads through – stool of an infected person , droplets from sneezing, cough of infected person.

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Question 1

A. because it causes drug dependence

B. because it affects nervous system

C. because it impairs one’s psychological functions

D. all of these

Solution

Question 2

A. They can acquire serious infections.

B. They can lead to malnutrition.

C. They can cause transmission of parasitic disease.

D. They can lead to cardiac arrest.

Solution

Question 3

A. Heroin

B. Morphine

C. Codeine

D. Pethidine

Solution

Question 4

The patient was not efficient at his work.

The patient was not economically prosperous.

The patient shows behavioural and social maladjustment

The does not take interest in sports.

Solution

Question 5

A. Latex of Papaver somniferum

B. Leaves of Cannabis sativa

C. Flowers of Datura

D. Fruits of Erythroxylum coca

Solution

Question 6

A. Infectious diseases

B. Deficiency diseases

C. Allergies

D. Degenerative diseases.

Solution

Question 7

A. Cholera

B. Bubonic plague

C. Typhoid fever

D. Whooping cough.

Solution

Question 8

A. Parasitology

B. Immunology

C. Epidemiology

D. None of these.

Solution

Question 9

A. Cholera, typhoid and mumps

B. Malaria, mumps and poliomyelitis

C. Diphtheria, leprosy and plague

D. Tetanus, Tuberculosis and measles.

Solution

Question 10

A. Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).

B. Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).

C. Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

D. Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

Solution

Question 11

Plasmodium

Enterovirus

Vibrio cholerae

Mycobacterium

Question 12

A. Bones

B. Liver

C. Nervous System

D. Heart

Solution

Question 13