Biology

Deficiency Diseases and Disorders

706 Questions

Deficiency diseases and disorders are caused by a lack of essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals in the diet or environment. This includes conditions like anemia, goitre, and night blindness. Practice these questions to prepare for general science exams.

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Deficiency Diseases and Disorders Questions

Multiple choice

What is the primary cause of osteoporosis?

  1. Aging

  2. Genetics

  3. Vitamin D deficiency

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Aging, genetics, and vitamin D deficiency are all contributing factors to osteoporosis.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common homeopathic remedy for anxiety?

  1. Aconite

  2. Gelsemium

  3. Ignatia

  4. Pulsatilla
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ignatia is a common homeopathic remedy used to address anxiety, especially when accompanied by emotional distress, grief, or suppressed emotions.

Multiple choice

What is the primary mode of treatment for giardiasis, a waterborne disease caused by Giardia lamblia?

  1. Antibiotics

  2. Oral Rehydration Therapy

  3. Intravenous Fluids

  4. All of the Above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Treatment for giardiasis typically involves antibiotics, such as metronidazole or tinidazole.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of cancer-related cognitive impairment?

  1. Chemo brain

  2. Radiation brain

  3. Surgery brain

  4. Parkinson's disease
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Parkinson's disease is not a type of cancer-related cognitive impairment.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for the situation when a person is unable to consume enough food to meet their basic nutritional needs?

  1. Food insecurity

  2. Hunger

  3. Malnutrition

  4. Starvation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Food insecurity refers to the state of being unable to consistently access or afford enough food to meet the dietary needs of a person or household.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common nutritional deficiency among tribal communities?

  1. Iron deficiency

  2. Vitamin A deficiency

  3. Iodine deficiency

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Iron deficiency, Vitamin A deficiency, and Iodine deficiency are all common nutritional deficiencies among tribal communities. These deficiencies can lead to a variety of health problems, including anemia, night blindness, and goiter.

Multiple choice

Which of the following conditions can lead to hypoalbuminemia in neonates?

  1. Prematurity

  2. Liver disease

  3. Protein-losing enteropathy

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Prematurity, liver disease, and protein-losing enteropathy can all contribute to hypoalbuminemia in neonates. Premature infants have immature liver function, which can lead to decreased albumin production. Liver disease can impair albumin synthesis, while protein-losing enteropathy causes excessive loss of albumin through the gastrointestinal tract.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a key indicator of child malnutrition?

  1. Stunting

  2. Wasting

  3. Underweight

  4. Overweight
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Overweight is not a key indicator of child malnutrition, although it can be a problem in some settings.

Multiple choice

What is the leading cause of stunting in children?

  1. Chronic malnutrition

  2. Diarrhea

  3. Malaria

  4. HIV/AIDS
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chronic malnutrition is the leading cause of stunting in children, accounting for approximately 45% of all cases.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of arthritis among women?

  1. Osteoarthritis

  2. Rheumatoid arthritis

  3. Gout

  4. Lupus
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis among women, followed by rheumatoid arthritis.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing lupus?

  1. Being female

  2. African American or Hispanic ethnicity

  3. Family history of lupus

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Being female, African American or Hispanic ethnicity, and having a family history of lupus are all risk factors for developing lupus.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of polar day and night?

  1. Increased risk of vitamin D deficiency

  2. Disrupted circadian rhythms

  3. Higher rates of depression

  4. Improved agricultural productivity
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Polar day and night can have various consequences, including increased risk of vitamin D deficiency, disrupted circadian rhythms, and higher rates of depression, but it does not lead to improved agricultural productivity.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the lack of sufficient food to meet basic nutritional needs?

  1. Undernutrition

  2. Malnutrition

  3. Starvation

  4. Food insecurity
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Undernutrition refers to the lack of sufficient food to meet basic nutritional needs, resulting in impaired growth and development.

Multiple choice

Which micronutrient deficiency is the most common worldwide, affecting over 2 billion people?

  1. Iron deficiency

  2. Vitamin A deficiency

  3. Iodine deficiency

  4. Zinc deficiency
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide, affecting over 2 billion people and contributing to anemia, fatigue, and impaired cognitive development.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the condition in which a child's growth and development are impaired due to inadequate nutrition?

  1. Stunting

  2. Wasting

  3. Underweight

  4. Kwashiorkor
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Stunting refers to the condition in which a child's growth and development are impaired due to inadequate nutrition, resulting in short stature and impaired cognitive development.