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In anaphylactic shock, the substance which causes the dilation of blood vessels and capillary leakage is 

  1. Adrenaline

  2. Benadryl

  3. Albumin

  4. Histamine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Anaphylaxis is a severe, whole-body allergic reaction. After initial exposure to a substance such as a wasp sting toxin, the allergic child's immune system becomes sensitized to that allergen. 
  • On subsequent exposure to the specific allergen, an allergic reaction, which can involve a number of different areas of the body occur. Specifically, an immunoglobulin antibody protein, IgE, is produced in response to the presence of the allergen. IgE binds to the mast cells, causing them to suddenly release a number of chemicals, including histamine, heparin, serotonin, and bradykinin. 
  • Shock can occur when the released histamine causes the blood vessels to dilate, which lowers blood pressure; histamine also causes fluids to leak from the bloodstream. Hence, In anaphylactic shock, the substance which causes the dilation of blood vessels and capillary leakage is Histamine.
 So, the correct answer is 'Histamine'.

Which of the following is caused by allergy?

  1. Leprosy

  2. Typhpid

  3. Asthma

  4. Tetanus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Asthma is a common long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs.
  • Symptoms include reversible airflow obstruction and easily triggered bronchospasms. 
  • Symptoms include episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. 
  • Asthma can be caused by Environmental factors including allergens, air pollution, and other environmental chemicals.
  •  Hence, Asthma is caused by an allergy.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Asthma'.

Anaphylactic shock is characterized 

  1. Constriction of peripherial blood vessels

  2. Drastic increase in blood pressure

  3. High permeability of capillaries causing loss of fluid from the blood

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Shock is a life-threatening situation due to poor tissue perfusion with impaired cellular metabolism, manifested inturns by serious physiological abnormalities.
  • Anaphylactic shock is also called as Type I immunogenic reaction.
  • Anaphylactic shock is characterized High permeability of capillaries causing loss of fluid from the blood.
  • Anaphylaxis symptoms usually occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen. 
  • The most common anaphylactic reactions are to foods, insect stings, medications and latex.
  • So, the correct answer is 'High permeability of capillaries causing loss of fluid from the blood'

Alzheimer disease in humans is associated with the deficiency of :

  1. Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)

  2. Dopamine

  3. Glutamic acid

  4. Acetylcholine


Correct Option: D

The symptoms of an allergic reaction develop in response to 

  1. Interferons

  2. Interleukins

  3. Histamine

  4. Complement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Allergies, also known as allergic diseases are caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to typically harmless substances in the environment. The mechanism involves immunoglobulin E antibodies (IgE) binds to an allergen and then to a receptor on mast cells or basophils where it triggers the release of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine. The release of histamine develops symptoms such as red eyes, an itchy rash, sneezing, a runny nose, shortness of breath, or swelling.

So, the correct answer is 'Histamine'.

Hay fever is caused by

  1. Hepatitis

  2. Dengue

  3. Allergy

  4. Helper T-cells


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is caused by grass pollen mostly but it can also be caused by tree pollen or weed pollen. Pollen is a fine powder enriched in protein released by plants as part of their reproductive cycle which can cause irritation in nose, eyes and throat. Symptoms of hay fever include sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes etc. It is more common in spring and early fall. Hepatitis and dengue are viral diseases. Helper T-cells are immunity providing cells in the body

So, the correct answer is 'Allergy'

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
Which of the following phyla contains members that are notorious for causing serious diseases in humans?

  1. Cnidarians

  2. Segmented worms

  3. Flatworms

  4. Chordates


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Flatworms are generally parasitic in nature and feed on the host organism's nutrition often causing disorders as a consequence. When it comes to parasitic infection, flatworms and roundworms are likely culprits. These two types of parasitic worms can be found in a variety of habitats. They aren't always visible to the naked eye. Tapeworms and flukes cause diseases in humans and their livestock, whilst monogeneans can cause serious losses of stocks in fish farms. Schistosomiasis, also known as snail fever, is the second most devastating parasitic disease in tropical countries, behind malaria.

So, the correct option is, 'Flatworms'.

Increased asthmatic attacks in certain seasons are related to 

  1. Eating fruits preserved in tin containers

  2. Inhalation of seasonal pollen

  3. Low temperature

  4. Hot and humid environment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pollens are present in air. Excess of pollen are produced in certain seasons which causes allergic reactions in several human beings. The common allergic reactions are asthma, bronchitis and rhinitis.

The term "anaphylaxis" was coined by

  1. Robert brown.

  2. Charles Richet.

  3. Bence Jones.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: B

Hay fever and asthma are

  1. Deficiency diseases

  2. Genetic diseases

  3. Organic diseases

  4. Allergy diseases


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hay fever and asthma are the allergic reactions of the body to allergens. Allergy is the hypersensitivity of a person to some foreign substance coming in contact with the body. 

Hay fever is an allergic disease where there is swollen red eyes and running nose. The pollen grains are considered as allergens.
Asthma is the condition where the tissue surrounding the respiratory tube in the lungs swell up and compressors the tube and there is the difficulty in breathing.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Allergy diseases'