Tag: diseases and hygiene

Quizzes (10) Questions (46)

Questions Related to diseases and hygiene

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

Increased asthmatic attacks in certain seasons are related to

  1. Inhalation of seasonal pollen

  2. Eating of seasonal vegetables

  3. Low temperature

  4. Wet and dry environment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pollen allergies are very common and in a season of pollination. If a person inhales or come in contact with that pollen in the garden or area with lots of plants will create a severe impact and increase the asthmatic attack and other problems like sneezing and able to block certain passages inside the body.

So the correct option is 'Inhalation of seasonal pollen'.

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

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Many allergic disorders are cured by giving antihistamines

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
During allergic reactions, basophils and mast cells release histamine. Many times antihistamines are given to people to counteract the action of histamine.
So, the given statement is true.
Multiple choice biology diseases and hygiene anaemia mosquito and human health non communicable diseases

Which of the following entered India as a contaminant of imported wheat and also is a major contributor to pollen allergy?

  1. Carrot grass

  2. Congress weed

  3. Parthenium

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

Parthenium which is commonly known as carrot grass or congress weed belongs to family Asteraceae come to India from the USA during 1950s famine mixed with the imported wheat and become a major weed plant as well a major cause of 

So, the correct is 'All of the above'.

Multiple choice zoology diseases and hygiene health introduction to health health and its maintenance

The incorrect match among the following regarding the disease and it's symptoms is:

  1. Leprosy - spasms of body muscles

  2. Cancroid - ulcer appears at the site of infection

  3. Scarlet fever - high fever, rash on the body

  4. Diptheria - difficulty in breathing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Leprosy or Hansen's disease is characterized by symptom of light colored patches on skin.

So, the correct answer is 'Leprosy-spams of body muscles'

Multiple choice zoology diseases and hygiene health introduction to health health and its maintenance

Which statement does not holds true for non-communicable disease?

  1. Diabetes mellitus is a non-endocrine disorder of pancreas

  2. Hypertensive heart disease includes arteriosclerosis and hypertension

  3. Myocardial infraction is a type of Coronary heart disease

  4. Rheumatic heart disease is called poor person's disease
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine disorder of pancreas

So, the correct answer is 'Diabetes mellitus is a non-endocrine disorders of pancreas'

Multiple choice zoology diseases and hygiene health introduction to health health and its maintenance

Health is

  1. Weight of body according to height

  2. Absence of disease or infirmity

  3. State of complete physical, mental and social well being

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

Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. It depends on three parameters physical, mental and social. It is a dynamic condition resulting from a body's constant adjustment and adaptation in response to stresses and changes in the environment for maintaining an inner equilibrium called homeostasis.