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Multiple choice biology diseases and hygiene anaemia mosquito and human health non communicable diseases

Which of the following plants doesn't contribute to pollen allergy?

  1. Chenopodium

  2. Sorghum

  3. Rose

  4. Amaranthus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

i) Chenopodium and Amaranthus also are known as lambs quarters are belonged to family Amaranthaceae and are a major cause of pollen allergies are also considered as weeds or invasive species.

ii) Sorghum which is worlds fifth most important cereal and belongs to family Poaceae is also producing pollen that causes allergy.
iii) Rose pollens are not allergy agents.
So the correct option is 'Rose'.

Multiple choice biology diseases and hygiene anaemia mosquito and human health non communicable diseases

Which of the following is the causative agent of hay fever?

  1. Female Aedes mosquito

  2. Tse tse fly

  3. Plant pollen

  4. Trypanosoma gambiense
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hay fever is also known as seasonal allergy or allergic rhinitis is look like cold and symptoms are also similar like:-

i) Running nose.
ii) Watery, itchy, red eyes (allergic conjunctivitis).

iii) Sneezing
iv) A cough
v) Itchy nose, the roof of the mouth or throat
vi) Swollen, blue-colored skin under the eyes (allergic shiners).
These are caused by tree pollen, grass pollen, ragweed pollen etc.
So the correct option is 'Plant pollen'.

Multiple choice biology diseases and hygiene anaemia mosquito and human health non communicable diseases

Wooden floors are used in house to reduce dust.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  •  Wooden floors are used in-house to reduce dust.
  •  Wooden floors do not trap dust, pollen particles, pet dander and other allergens compared to others.
  • It helps allergy sufferers and keeps the indoor air quality healthier.
  • So, the correct answer is 'True'.
Multiple choice biology diseases and hygiene anaemia mosquito and human health non communicable diseases

Allergy occurring in certain times of the year is perennial allergy.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Allergy occurring during certain times of the year are called seasonal allergy.
  • Perennial allergy is present throughout the year whereas, a seasonal allergy occurs only during a particular time of the year.
  • So, the correct answer is 'False'.
Multiple choice biology diseases and hygiene anaemia mosquito and human health non communicable diseases

An allergic reaction can produce utricularia - a common term for utricularia is ___________________.

  1. Atropic dermatitis

  2. Eczema

  3. Folliculitis

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

option $'D'$ is correct.


A common term for utricularia is Hives. Utricularia is also known as hives. an outbreak of swollen, pole red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly-either as a result of the body's reaction to certain allergies, or for unknown reasons. Hives usually cause itching, but may also burn or sting.

Multiple choice biology diseases and hygiene anaemia mosquito and human health non communicable diseases

Allergies can be described as ______________________.

  1. Sneezing, itching, watery eyes, scratchy throat

  2. An overreaction from the immune system to a foreign substance

  3. The onset of a cold during spring months

  4. A reaction to the influenza virus during spring months.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option $'B'$ is correct.


Allergies can be described as an overaction from the immune system to a foreign substance. Allergies occurs when the immune system overreacts to ordinarily formulas substances. The allergies reaction is a misguided reaction to foreign substance by the immune system. The common system is misguided is allergies. Allergies symptoms are sneezing, watery eyes, itching etc.

Multiple choice biology diseases and hygiene anaemia mosquito and human health non communicable diseases

Which of the following cell plays an important role in allergy?

  1. $T _K$ cell
  2. $N _K$ cell

  3. Mast cell

  4. Plasma cell
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Mast cells play a central role in IgE-mediated allergic reactions. When an allergen cross-links IgE bound to the surface of mast cells, they undergo degranulation and release histamine and other inflammatory mediators. T_K and NK cells are involved in cell-mediated immunity and tumor or virus killing.