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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

Which would be a side effect of a high fiber diet ?

  1. Flatulence

  2. Poor stool quality

  3. Increase Urine

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,B Correct answer
Explanation

Increasing dietary fiber can lead to increased fermentation in the large intestine, resulting in flatulence and changes in stool consistency or quality. While fiber increases fecal bulk and moisture, it does not typically cause increased urination, which is more commonly associated with increased water intake or renal issues.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a symtom of lung disease?

  1. Jaundice

  2. Headache

  3. Breathlessness

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

Breathlessness (dyspnea) is a primary symptom of various lung diseases, such as asthma, COPD, or pneumonia. Jaundice is typically related to liver function, and headache is a non-specific symptom.

Multiple choice

Sick building syndrome is link to all the following except

  1. headaches

  2. lung cancer

  3. chronic fatigue

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

Sick building syndrome is associated with acute symptoms like headaches, fatigue, and respiratory irritation. Lung cancer is a long-term chronic disease typically associated with specific carcinogens like asbestos or radon, not the general syndrome.

Multiple choice biology human body and organ system blood pressure circulatory system transportation in animal and plants

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Drowsiness, felt after a heavy lunch, is due to:

  1. increased blood pressure

  2. decreased blood pressure

  3. decreased pulse rate

  4. increased pulse rate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Drowsiness after a heavy lunch is felt due to :

 1. Eating too much-refined carbohydrate induces sugar spikes and crashes, which make us tired.
2. Digestion requires more blood flow to the stomach, hence less blood to the brain, which makes us feel sleepy.
3. Decreased blood pressure termed as postprandial hypotension.

So, the correct option is 'Decreased blood pressure'.

Multiple choice innate and learned behaviour option a: neurobiology and behaviour biology

Cirrhosis of liver

  1. Shrinkage and fibrosis liver

  2. Swelling of liver

  3. Cancer of liver

  4. Accumulation of bile in liver due to obstruction
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Cirrhosis of liver is a degenerative disease of liver in which there is permanent damage to liver. It occurs due to consumption of alcohol. The liver gradually hardens and dries up. The cells are replaced by fibrous tissue and there is build-up of scar tissue in liver due to which activities in liver like protein synthesis and glycolysis are greatly reduced. Cirrhosis can cause varicose veins which can rupture and this may lead to internal bleeding. 
So, the correct answer is 'Shrinkage and fibrosis liver'.
Multiple choice

The symptoms of food allergies may include

  1. Similar to those of some foodborne illnesses.

  2. Rashes,swelling of the throat and mouth.

  3. Difficult in breathing, collapse and unconsciousness

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

Food allergy symptoms can range from mild skin rashes to severe reactions like throat swelling, difficulty breathing, and anaphylaxis, which can lead to collapse.

Multiple choice

What is the most common symptom of a food allergy?

  1. Hives

  2. Swelling

  3. Difficulty breathing

  4. Anaphylaxis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hives, also known as urticaria, are the most common symptom of a food allergy. They are raised, itchy bumps that can appear anywhere on the body.

Multiple choice

What is the most common symptom of lactose intolerance?

  1. Diarrhea

  2. Gas

  3. Bloating

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

Lactose intolerance is a condition in which the body is unable to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. Symptoms of lactose intolerance typically include diarrhea, gas, bloating, and abdominal pain.