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Diseases and Health Risk Factors

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Diseases and health risk factors examine the intrinsic and environmental causes of human illnesses. This includes common cancers, heart conditions, and substance abuse indicators. These topics are essential for biology papers in medical entrance and civil services examinations.

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Diseases and Health Risk Factors Questions

Multiple choice biology human health and disease drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence community health and hygiene

Dilation of blood vessels, increase in fat synthesis, low blood sugar and inflammation of stomach are due to the consumption of

  1. Tobacco

  2. Drug addiction

  3. Alcohol

  4. Tobacco and drug addiction
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Long-term alcohol abuse poses great dangers to an alcoholic's physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health. In addition to serious ramifications for the user's career, family and friends, alcoholism can cause irreversible damage to critical organs and body systems such as dilation of blood vessels, an increase in fat synthesis, low blood sugar and inflammation of the stomach. So, the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice biology human health and disease drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence community health and hygiene

Consumption of alcohol leads to

  1. Acetaldehyde accumulation in liver

  2. Fat synthesis in liver

  3. Lowering of blood glucose level

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Consumption of alcohol leads to accumulation of acetaldehyde in liver which causes hangover. Unpleasant physical and mental effects occur in body due to hangover.
Alcohol consumption also leads to fatty liver syndrome in which there is build-up of fat in liver. Gradually the liver hardens and dries up. The healthy cells of liver are replaced by fibrous tissue. This leads to build up of scar tissue in liver and leads to cirrhosis.
Alcoholism reduces the level of sugar in blood and cause hypoglycaemia.
Hence, all options are correct. So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.
Multiple choice evs science of kitchen balanced diet and malnutrition assimilation of food components and importance of food skeletal system and muscles assimilation of food and egestion busy at work - our internal organs

Constipation occurs due to

  1. Colon cancer

  2. Eating disorder

  3. Hypothyroidism

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Constipation is a condition of the digestive system where an individual has hard feces that are difficult to expel. Mostly, it occurs due to high water absorption from the food present in the colon. Other cause may include colon cancer, eating disorder hypothyroidism, certain medication and ageing.
So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.
Multiple choice evs science of kitchen balanced diet and malnutrition assimilation of food components and importance of food skeletal system and muscles assimilation of food and egestion busy at work - our internal organs

Jaundice is due to 

  1. Excessive intake of curcuma

  2. Excessive intake of Sugar

  3. Pork

  4. Contaminated water
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Jaundice is not a disease. It is a physical finding on an exam. It can be present in newborns if they have a rapid breakdown of blood or if they were born before their livers matured. It can happen when the bile duct gets blocked by a gallstone or a tumour of the pancreas. It can happen in many forms of liver disease. Among these is hepatitis A, a viral infection. It is spread by contaminated food or water. So jaundice can appear due to drinking water contaminated with the virus.


So, the correct option is 'Contaminated water'.

Multiple choice evs science of kitchen balanced diet and malnutrition assimilation of food components and importance of food skeletal system and muscles assimilation of food and egestion busy at work - our internal organs

Which of the following are the causes of indigestion?

  1. Anxiety

  2. Food poisoning

  3. Over eating

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

Anxiety, food poisoning and over-eating are the causes of indigestion. So, the correct answer is (d).

Multiple choice biology for a pollution free nation water borne disease hygiene - a key to healthy life basics of water pollution

Which of the following factors are causes of disease?

  1. Poverty

  2. Poor sanitary conditions

  3. Weak immunity

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

Poor people living in slum areas do not have access to clean drinking water or clean surroundings, this can cause infections among them. Education is a very important aspect to avoid causes of diseases. Therefore, (d) is the correct answer.

Multiple choice evs bones joints in the human body our skeletal system and the skin joints

Joint pains in old people are mostly due to

  1. Reduced synovial fluid

  2. Overproduction of synovial fluid

  3. Formation of extra osteocytes

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Joints are points of contact between bones, or between bones and cartilages.
  • Synovial joints are characterized by the presence of a fluid-filled synovial cavity between the articulating surfaces of the two bones. These joints help in locomotion and many other movements. 
  • Joint pains in old people are mostly due to reduced synovial fluid.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Reduced synovial fluid'.
Multiple choice

Overweight individuals are more likely to suffer from:

  1. Hypertension and Type I diabetes

  2. Hypotension and Type I diabetes

  3. Hypotension and Type II diabetes

  4. Hypertension and Type II diabetes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Obesity is a major risk factor for metabolic syndrome. This includes hypertension (high blood pressure) and Type II diabetes, which is characterized by insulin resistance.

Multiple choice

Too much sodium in the diet is related to what health condition?

  1. wheat allergy

  2. hypertension

  3. obesity

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

High sodium intake causes the body to retain water, which increases blood volume and puts extra pressure on blood vessels, leading to hypertension (high blood pressure). Other conditions like wheat allergy, obesity, and diabetes have different primary dietary causes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence of coronary thrombosis?

  1. Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

  2. Increased blood pressure in arteries

  3. Narrowing of the lumen of arteries

  4. Increase in thickness of the muscle layer in the arteries
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Coronary thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot inside a coronary artery. This clot blocks blood flow, leading to narrowing of the lumen, increased blood pressure, and potentially a myocardial infarction (heart attack). It does not cause an increase in the thickness of the arterial muscle layer, which is a chronic structural change associated with long-term conditions like hypertension.

Multiple choice

What are the risk factors associated with developing heart disease?

  1. A high-fat diet

  2. Obesity

  3. Smoking

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

Cardiovascular disease is influenced by multiple lifestyle factors. A high-fat diet contributes to arterial plaque buildup, obesity increases strain on the heart, and smoking damages blood vessels. Therefore, all of these are significant risk factors.

Multiple choice

What condition is associated with eating too much fat?

  1. Tooth decay.

  2. Coronary heart disease.

  3. Osteoporosis.

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

Consuming a diet high in saturated fats can lead to elevated levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood, which increases the risk of plaque buildup in the arteries and coronary heart disease. Tooth decay is linked to sugar, while osteoporosis is associated with a lack of calcium and vitamin D.

Multiple choice

What are some medical problems that can arise with SCUBA diving?

  1. Salt water aspiration syndrome

  2. Hypoxia

  3. Hypothermia

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

SCUBA diving carries several physiological risks due to the underwater environment and pressure changes. Salt water aspiration syndrome occurs when fine salt water mist is inhaled, hypoxia is a lack of adequate oxygen supply, and hypothermia can result from prolonged exposure to cold water. Therefore, all of these conditions are potential medical issues for divers.

Multiple choice

Which are obesity risk factors

  1. Age

  2. Human/animal bond

  3. Genetics /Breed

  4. Neuter status

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

Obesity in pets is a multifactorial condition influenced by biological factors such as age, genetics, breed predispositions, and neuter status, which alters metabolic rate. Additionally, owner-related factors, including the nature of the human-animal bond (such as using food as the primary means of affection), play a significant role in the development of obesity.

Multiple choice

Which are potential risk factors related to foods and feedings

  1. Treats being more than 10% of DER

  2. Not measuring food properly

  3. Ad- lib feeding

  4. Diet Drift

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

Dietary risk factors for obesity include feeding excessive treats (exceeding 10% of daily energy requirements), which unbalances the diet, and failing to measure food accurately using a gram scale. Ad-libitum (free-choice) feeding and "diet drift," where owners gradually increase portion sizes or add extra table scraps over time, also contribute significantly to excessive caloric intake.