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The jaundice is a physiological liver disease. It is most commonly caused by a

  1. Bacterium

  2. Virus

  3. Both A and B

  4. Helminth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jaundice is a disease which causes yellowing of skin and eyes which occurs due to the presence of the excess of pigment bilirubin. Pigment bilirubin is formed in the body as a result of the breakdown of worn out RBCs in the liver and is regularly excreted through kidneys. Jaundice occurs if the liver is not able to metabolize bilirubin and is caused by the virus. It can also lead to inflamed liver or obstructed bile duct. Too much bilirubin can leak into the tissues and causes yellowing of skin and eyes.

Thus, the correct answer is option B. 

A person took spoiled food. This would happen in him.

  1. Vomiting sensation

  2. Belching

  3. Burning in chest and throat

  4. All above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • When spoiled food is consumed, this may lead to indigestion. There are many problems which are associated with indigestion problems. 
  • There is vomiting sensation due to the acid-filled in the stomach. 
  • There are problems like belching in which the gas and the acid in the stomach are thrown towards the mouth. 
  • There is burning sensation in the heart, chest, and throat due to the excessive acid in the stomach.
  • Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Anxiety and eating spicy food together by an otherwise normal human, may lead to

  1. Indigestion

  2. Jaundice

  3. Diarrhoea

  4. Vomiting


Correct Option: A

Common enteritis infection in India occurs by

  1. Mosquito bite

  2. Viruses

  3. Ingesting cysts with food and drinks

  4. Eating spice rich food


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Enteritis is most often caused by ingesting cysts with food and drinks that are contaminated with the cyst of bacteria or viruses. The germs settle in the small intestine and cause inflammation and swelling.


So, the correct option is ' Ingesting cysts with food and drinks'.

Increased liquidity of faecal discharge associated with reduced absorption of food is

  1. Vomiting

  2. Indigestion

  3. Constipation

  4. Diarrhoea


Correct Option: D

Raju looks older than his age. HIs body is fat and has pain in his leg. What kind of food did he use to eat?

  1. Fruits

  2. Pizza from market

  3. Soft drink from market

  4. Both B and C


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An unbalanced diet like pizza, soft drinks and burger etc, lack essentials nutrients required by the body. This kind of poor diet cause obesity and fatigue and make the body unhealthy.

So the correct answer is 'Both B and C'.

Excretion of bile pigments in the urine indicates

  1. Anaemia

  2. Diabetes

  3. Rickets

  4. Jaundice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bilirubin is excreted in bile and urine, and elevated levels may indicate certain diseases. It is responsible for the yellow colour of bruises and the yellow discolouration in jaundice. Its subsequent breakdown products, such as stercobilin, cause the brown colour of faeces.


So, the correct option is 'Jaundice'.

Which of the following is correct regarding jaundice?

  1. Skin turns yellow

  2. Eyes turn yellow

  3. Liver gets affected

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In jaundice, skin and eyes turns yellow and the liver gets affected. So, the correct answer is (d).

Microorganisms commonly causing diarrhoeal diseases are 

  1. Escherichia coli, Shigella, Campylobacter and Bacillus pertussis

  2. Clostridium tetani, Giardia, Entamoeba histolytica, Salmonella, Shigella and Escherichia coli

  3. Escherichia coli, Giardia, Shigella, Campylobacter and Salmonella

  4. Neisseria, Treponema, Escherichia, Giardia, Shigella, Campylobacter and Salmonella


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Diarrhoea is a common symptom of gastrointestinal infections caused by a wide range of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses and protozoa. However, just a handful of organisms are responsible for most acute cases of childhood diarrhoea.  Other major bacterial pathogens include E. coli, Shigella, Campylobacter and Salmonella, along with V. cholerae during epidemics.

So, the correct option is 'Option C'.