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Multiple choice biology the age of adolescence maintaining the reproductive health reaching the age of adolescence adolescence

The use of drugs in which the consumer is at risk leads to a condition known as

  1. Drug abuse

  2. Drug misuse

  3. Druggist

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Drug abuse is a patterned use of a drug in which the user consumes the substance in amounts or with methods which are harmful to themselves or others, and is a form of  substance-related disorder. The exact cause of drug abuse is not clear, with theories including: a genetic disposition; learned from others - or a habit which if addiction develops, manifests as a chronic debilitating disease.

So, the correct answer is 'Drug abuse'.

Multiple choice biology the age of adolescence maintaining the reproductive health reaching the age of adolescence adolescence

The study of the action of drugs is known as

  1. Pharmacology

  2. Physiology

  3. Pharmaceutical chemistry

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pharmacology is the branch of medicine and biology concerned with the study of drug action, where a drug can be broadly defined as any man-made, natural, or endogenous molecule which exerts a biochemical or physiological effect on the cell, tissue, organ, or organism.

Multiple choice biology the age of adolescence maintaining the reproductive health reaching the age of adolescence adolescence

Which of the following constitutes the right meal for adolescents?

  1. Chips, noodles and coke

  2. Chapatti, dal and vegetables

  3. Rice, noodles and burger

  4. Vegetable cutlets, chips and lemon drink
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A small, 6-inch chapati contains 71 calories, 3 grams of protein, 0.4 gram of fat and 15 grams of carbohydrates, including 2 grams of fiber. The chapati is lower in calories and provides more protein and fiber. For most vegetarians, dal is one of the main protein sources. Legumes have protein, and they tend to be good sources of several minerals like potassium and magnesium. Pulses (which most dals are made up off) normally have higher protein content. They contain 18 to 22% gms of protein while the remaining percentage is of carbohydrates. Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, and vitamin C. 

Multiple choice biology the age of adolescence maintaining the reproductive health reaching the age of adolescence adolescence

Which of the following is the simplest functional food?

  1. Margarine with sterol extract

  2. Oatmeal

  3. Orange juice with calcium

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

Food substances that are modified and provides us with health benefits and lowers the risk of diseases are called as the functional food. An example of functional food is oatmeal as it provides soluble fiber and helps to lower the cholesterol. Thus the correct answer is option B.

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

Identify the prominent adolescence disorder.

  1. Anxiety

  2. Dizzyness

  3. Depression

  4. Both A and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Adolescence is marked by accelerated physical growth, development of reproductive organs and changes in functioning of the neuroendocrine system. It is observed that during adolescence, there is generally lack of sleep due to mood swings. Lack of sleep due to mood irregulation leads to Anxiety and Depression.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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

An adolescent is greatly influenced by __________ during this phase. 

  1. Parents

  2. Teachers

  3. Peer group

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

During adolescence, individuals undergo a shift in social orientation where the peer group becomes the primary source of influence, identity, and social validation. While parents and teachers remain important, the peer group exerts the most significant pressure during this developmental phase.