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Disease Symptoms and Effects

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Disease symptoms and effects involve identifying physical and clinical signs of various medical conditions, ranging from infectious diseases to psychological grief. Topics cover diverse health issues such as anthrax, norovirus, sensorineural hearing loss, and environmental illnesses. These questions are essential for medical exams and general science sections.

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Disease Symptoms and Effects Questions

Multiple choice zoology option a: neurobiology and behaviour structure and function of ear perception of stimuli neural control and coordination

A person going upto 10,000 feet height in a hot air balloon may develop severe pain in the ear due to

  1. Blocked eustachian tube

  2. Rupture of fenestra rotunda

  3. Endolymph getting into semicircular canals

  4. Fear of great height
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rapid changes in atmospheric pressure can cause the eardrum to bulge or rupture if the pressure is not equalized, often affecting the fenestra rotunda.

Multiple choice zoology respiration in organisms respiration in human beings respiration and associated structures respiration in humans

Mountain sickness is also called as

  1. Hill sickness.

  2. Altitude sickness.

  3. Elevation sickness.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Altitude sickness is also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), altitude illness, hypobaropathy, "the altitude bends" or soroche is a pathological effect of high altitude on humans, caused by acute exposure to low partial pressure of oxygen at high altitude. It commonly occurs above 2,400 metres (8,000 feet). 

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice hunger and dehydration from tasting to digestion digestion of food digestion evs

Drinking too much of water can lead to

  1. Vomiting

  2. Bloating

  3. No change

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Keep in mind that drinking too much not only can cause bloating and discomfort but also may lead to a potentially fatal condition in which your blood sodium becomes too low. This occurs when you drink more fluids than you lose through sweating. 

Multiple choice common health problem international health bodies health organisation biology

Signs of dehydration include _______

  1. Dry skin

  2. High blood pressure

  3. Raised fontanelles in children

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation: Signs of dehydration include dryness of skin and mucus membranes, a fall in blood pressure and muscle cramps. The fontanelles may be depressed in children.

Multiple choice evs a treat for mosquito anaemia mosquito and human health diseases caused by mosquitoes non communicable diseases

Identify the symptoms of anaemia.

  1. Headache

  2. Weakness

  3. Loss of appetite

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Anaemia is a condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells. 
  • The major causes are iron deficiency (low-level iron) anaemia and thalassemia (inherited disorders of haemoglobin).  
  • Symptoms of anaemia: pale skin., fatigue., weakness., tiring easily., breathlessness, drop in blood pressure when standing from a sitting or lying position (orthostatic hypotension) this may happen after acute blood loss, like a heavy period., frequent headaches.
  •  Hence, the symptoms of anaemia are a weakness.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Weakness'.
Multiple choice biology respiratory system of human diseases caused by changes in lifestyle diseases and toxic substance non-infectious diseases

What are symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure?

  1. Loss?of consciousness

  2. Memory problems

  3. Vomiting

  4. Both a and b
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that interferes with oxygen transport in the blood. Common symptoms include headaches, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and loss of consciousness.

Multiple choice zoology important and common human diseases allergy and autoimmune diseases allergy non infectious diseases

Which of the following are the symptoms of eczema, a common skin disease?

  1. Skin becomes thickened and reddish brown colour

  2. Skin drops off in the form of small scales

  3. There will be an intense itching

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
The classic symptoms of eczema are: itching - this is the worst aspect because it can make the person scratch causing further rawness of the skin and possible infections to develop; redness - caused by extra blood flowing through the blood vessels in the skin in the affected area; a grainy appearance to the skin, caused by tiny fluid filled blisters just under the skin called vesicles; weeping when the blisters burst, either by themselves or because of scratching, and the fluid oozes on to the surface of the skin; crusts or scabs that form when the fluid dries; dry, scaly skin - this may be the result of the disease or it may also be the natural skin type of the family; dry skin can be a predisposing factor to developing eczema; pale patches of skin may appear because eczema can disturb the production of pigment which controls skin colour; lichenification - a leathery, thicker skin area in response to scratching.  
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
Multiple choice zoology important and common human diseases allergy and autoimmune diseases allergy non infectious diseases

Which of the following is a symptom of allergy?

  1. Urticaria

  2. Rhintis

  3. Asthma

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Allergies are the reactions or the response given to the antigens which are in the form of particles. Allergy is also termed as hypersensitivity. The cells release IgE antibodies, histamines and other cytokines which manifest the symptoms of the reaction. Allergy may result in urticaria which is the development of skin rash with reddening and swelling of the regions. The allergen results in stimulation of mucus secretion and sneezing which causes rhinitis. The common example of allergy is asthma which results in the constriction of the bronchi and shortness of breath due to the blocking of the airway.  

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Multiple choice biology the respiratory system factors affecting breathing exchange of gases transport of respiratory gases

Which of the following are symptoms of generalized hypoxia? 

  1. Hallucinations

  2. Nausea

  3. Breathlessness

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • Hypoxia is the deficiency of an adequate supply of oxygen to the body tissues. It occurs due to reduced oxygen tension in arterial blood. A condition in which the body as a whole (generalized hypoxia) or a region of the body (regional hypoxia) is deprived of adequate oxygen supply. The symptoms of generalized hypoxia include Nausea, Changes in the color of your skin, Confusion, Cough, Hallucinations, Fast heart rate, Rapid breathing, breathlessness, Sweating. Hence, hallucinations, nausea, and breathlessness are the symptoms of generalized hypoxia.

So, the correct answer is 'all the above'.
Multiple choice animal diseases economic importance of bacteria and fungi bacteria keeping diseases away biology

Symptoms of Anthrax are __________________.

  1. Sudden rise in body temperature (104 - 10SF) & Loss of appetite i.e. off-feed

  2. Severe depression or dullness & Suspended rumination

  3. Increased respiration and heart rate & Bloat or tympany

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation: Symptoms of Anthrax include all of the above apart from Bleeding from natural openings like anus, nostrils, vulva etc. Sudden death in peracute cases. Dyspnoea - difficult breathing & Dysentery or diarrhoea.

Multiple choice bio-chemistry immunology fungal diseases fungal, protozoan and worm diseases useful and harmful microbes

What does $Claviceps$ causes?

  1. Dandruff

  2. Blindness

  3. Ergotism

  4. Angina
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Claviceps is an ergot fungus that grows on the ears of rye and related cereal and forage plants.
Consumption of grains or seeds contaminated with the survival structure of this fungus the ergot sclerotium, can cause ergotism in humans and mammals.
So, the correct answer is 'Ergotism'

Multiple choice bio-chemistry immunology fungal diseases fungal, protozoan and worm diseases useful and harmful microbes

A disease ''X'' causes the following symptoms. 


i.   Athlete's foot
ii.  Barber's itch
iii. Dhobie''s itch
iv. Infections of scalp and nail

Identify ''X'' from the following.

  1. Itching disease

  2. Ringworm infection

  3. Skin disease

  4. Rashes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin that affects the skin of scalp, feet, groin, beard and also nails. It is a contagious disease that spreads from person to person or contact with fomites. The disease is also called  Athlete's foot when the pathogen infects the foot. It is also called Barber's itch as if infects barbers commonly. It is called Dhobie's itch as washerman come in contact with infected clothes and get the disease. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice zoology allergy immunity related disorders and problems antibody production and vaccination biotechnology

Which of the following statement can be related to anaphylaxis?

  1. It is also known as a systemic allergic response.

  2. It affects the whole body.

  3. It causes abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening systemic allergic reaction that affects the entire body. Symptoms often include gastrointestinal distress like nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, along with respiratory and cardiovascular symptoms.

Multiple choice zoology allergy immunity related disorders and problems antibody production and vaccination biotechnology

Localised inflammatory response at the sight of infection producing redness, swelling, pain and heat is due to 

  1. Histamine and cerumen

  2. Prostaglandins and histamine

  3. Cerumen and prostaglandins

  4. Cerumen and mucus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In localized infection, redness and heat are due to increased blood flow at body core temperature to the inflamed site, swelling is caused by accumulation of fluid, pain is due to the release of chemicals such as prostaglandin and histamine that stimulate nerve endings.Histamine are mono-amine produced from mast cells and basophils these are stored in preformed granules, and is released to a number of stimuli these lead to arterial dilation and increased venous permeability. Prostaglandins are eicosaniod produced from mast cells they leads to vasodilation, fever and pain. Hence, localized inflammatory response at the sight of infection producing redness, swelling, pain and heat is due to prostaglandin and histamine.

So, the correct answer is 'Prostaglandin and histamine'.