Multiple choice

The condition of excessive dehydration of the body through loose motions and vomiting is known as _______.

  1. malaria

  2. tuberculosis

  3. tetanus

  4. diarrhoea

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Excessive dehydration, due to loose motions and vomiting are symptoms of diarrhoea which is a disorder of gastrointestinal tract. Thus, (4) is the correct answer. Malaria is caused due to infection of plasmodium in blood and its effect on liver. Tuberculosis is an ailment of lungs and tetanus is a disorder affecting the muscular system.