Biology · General Awareness

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

Cirrhosis is a disease that affects?

  1. Liver

  2. Heart

  3. Lungs

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cirrhosis is a late-stage scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcohol abuse.

Multiple choice

Which among the following is a respiratory disease?

  1. Sarcoidosis

  2. Pyelonephritis

  3. Dysuria

  4. Nocturia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sarcoidosis is a rare disease that results from inflammation. Basically sarcoidosis is a lung's disease but it can occur in almost any organ. It is a multisystem (involves the entire body) granulomatous (small growths or lumps) disease that produces inflammation or swelling of the tissues in any part of the body.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a true statement about chronic urticaria?

  1. It must be present for at least 3 weeks.

  2. It is commonly due to urticarial vasculitis.

  3. It can be triggered by IgE antibodies to aspirin.

  4. It can be associated with autoantibodies to Fc epsilon RI.

  5. Systemic steroids are usually required to suppress attacks.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The rash can affect any area of skin. Small raised areas called weals (or wheals) develop on the skin. The weals look like mild blisters and are itchy. It is associated with autoantibodies to Fc epsilon RI. 

Multiple choice

The early signs of malnutrition do not include

  1. sore mouth and tongue

  2. dry, scaly or rough skin

  3. bleeding from the gums

  4. bowing of legs
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Malnutrition is the condition that occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients. The early signs of malnutrition do not include bowing of legs. 

Multiple choice

Symptom/s of typhoid is/are

  1. fever and rose coloured rashes

  2. delirium

  3. slow pulse

  4. abdominal tenderness
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Typhoid fever is a systemic infection caused by Salmonella Typhi. Common symptoms include high fever, abdominal pain or tenderness, and malaise.

Multiple choice

Which among the following signifies precancerous cells?

  1. Irregular cell shape

  2. Increased amount of DNA

  3. Large nuclei

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Precancerous cells have an abnormal shape, their nuclei become unusually large and a typically shaped and they contain increased amount of DNA.

Multiple choice

What are the negative effects of bloating?

(i) It causes an uncomfortable feeling. (ii) It is unsightly. (iii) Your genes could get affected.

Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question.

Bloating can be caused by a variety of factors like health issues, genetics, or medications; but it can also be caused by the foods we eat. Although we may be eating a healthy diet, some foods like broccoli and milk can cause painful gas and bloating that’s as uncomfortable as it is unsightly. Here is a list of six bloating culprits to watch out for.
Broccoli Although filled with fibre and vitamins, broccoli can also cause gas and bloating. Try eating broccoli very slowly to reduce gas.
Artificial sweeteners They may save on calories, but artificial sweeteners contain sugar alcohols which can cause bloating. Minimise your use of artificial sweeteners or skip them altogether to reduce uncomfortable gas.
Chewing gum While it may help to digest your food and keep your teeth white, chewing gum can bring excess air into your digestive system, which causes gas. Chew gum slowly to reduce gas.
Cabbage Delicious and healthy cabbage is a great vegetable to enjoy all year round. But this leafy veggie can also spur painful bloating. Avoid it or try eating it slowly for relief.
Carbonated drinks Although some popular sodas were created to help digestion, they may cause bloating as well. Limit your consumption of these bubbly treats to keep your digestive system on track.
Milk It may be filled with vitamins and nutrients, but milk is a major offender of bloating and gas. Try opting for lactose-free milk or almond milk for relief without sacrificing the milky taste.

  1. Only (ii) and (iii)

  2. Only (i) and (ii)

  3. Only (i) and (iii)

  4. Only (i)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Both (i) and (ii) are mentioned in the first paragraph.

Multiple choice

Minimata disease first occurred in

  1. Japan

  2. Korea

  3. China

  4. Russia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Minamata disease is a form of methyl mercury poisoning caused by eating large quantities of fish and shellfish polluted by methyl mercury in factory wastewater first discovered in Japan.