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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 health and diseases non-infectious diseases non infectious diseases categories of diseases

Cancer is a disorder of cell growth in a part of the body

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by out-of-control cell growth. There are over 100 different types of cancer, and each is classified by the type of cell that is initially affected.
  • Cancer harms the body when damaged cells divide uncontrollably to form lumps or masses of tissue called tumors. Tumors can grow and interfere with the digestive, nervous, and circulatory systems, and they can release hormones that alter body function. Tumors that stay in one spot and demonstrate limited growth are generally considered to be benign.
So, the correct option is 'True'

Multiple choice biology health and diseases non-infectious diseases non infectious diseases categories of diseases

Which of the following changes would you find in the disease polycythemia?

  1. Increase in total WBCs

  2. Decrease in total RBCs

  3. Increase in total RBCs

  4. Decrease in total WBCs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 Polycythemia is a disease state in which the hematocrit (the volume % of RBC in the Blood) is elevated.It can be due to an increase in the number of RBC ("absolute polycythemia") or to a decrease in the volume of plasma ("relative polycythemia").

So, he correct option is C. ( Increase in total RBC )

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
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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 zoology our health harmful microorganism for humans microbes and diseases categories of diseases

Severity of disease symptoms depends upon

  1. number of microbes

  2. target organ

  3. both of these

  4. none of these.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The severity of the disease manifestations depends on the number of microbes present in the body. Smaller is the number of microbes in the body, lesser are the symptoms of a disease. On the contrary, if microbe exists in large number in the body, disease can be severe and life-risking.

Multiple choice physics electromagnetic waves properties and uses of different radiation electromagnetic spectrum spectrum

Which of the following electromagnetic waves is used in medicine to destroy cancer cell?

  1. IR- rays

  2. Visible rays

  3. Gamma rays

  4. Ultraviolet rays
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Gamma rays are dominantly used in medicines to destroy the cells that are cancer affected. The gamma rays are chosen such that its energy does not harm the healthy cells.

Therefore, the rays used in medicine to destroy cancer cells are Gamma rays.
Multiple choice

What is the most common symptom of a food allergy?

  1. Hives

  2. Swelling

  3. Difficulty breathing

  4. Anaphylaxis
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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.

Multiple choice

What is the most common symptom of a shellfish allergy?

  1. Hives

  2. Swelling

  3. Difficulty breathing

  4. Anaphylaxis
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Correct answer
Explanation

Shellfish allergies can cause a variety of symptoms, including hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, and anaphylaxis. Symptoms typically occur within minutes of eating shellfish.

Multiple choice

What is the most common symptom of an egg allergy?

  1. Hives

  2. Swelling

  3. Difficulty breathing

  4. Anaphylaxis
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Correct answer
Explanation

Egg allergies can cause a variety of symptoms, including hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, and anaphylaxis. Symptoms typically occur within minutes of eating eggs.

Multiple choice

What is the most common symptom of a soy allergy?

  1. Hives

  2. Swelling

  3. Difficulty breathing

  4. Anaphylaxis
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Correct answer
Explanation

Soy allergies can cause a variety of symptoms, including hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, and anaphylaxis. Symptoms typically occur within minutes of eating soy.

Multiple choice

What are the signs and symptoms of a concussion?

  1. Headache

  2. Nausea

  3. Vomiting

  4. Confusion

  5. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The signs and symptoms of a concussion can include headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, and other symptoms.