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Multiple choice zoology cell structure and micro-organisms health introduction to health health and its maintenance

____________  is the spread of disease from animal to a person.

  1. Non-communicable

  2. Endemic

  3. Communicable

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

Communicable diseases spread from one person to another or from an animal to a person. The spread often happens via airborne viruses or bacteria, but also through blood or other bodily fluid. The terms infectious and contagious are also used to describe communicable disease. For example- HIV/AIDS. 

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

Which of these organs, when infected shows symptoms of cough and breathlessness?

  1. Heart

  2. Stomach

  3. Lungs

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

The lungs may be infected due to the bacterial agent causing Pneumonia. This is the infection in which there is a production of large amount of mucus and so the person suffers from coughing and breathlessness, due to blockage of the air ways.

Thus, the correct answer is option C. 

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

If the disease lasts for more than ........... then it is said to be chronic.

  1. 7 months

  2. 3 days

  3. 7 days

  4. 3 months
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ailments which can last for a long time, as much as a lifetime are called as chronic diseases. These are mainly caused due to severe metabolic disorder. The term chronic is usually applied when the course of the disease lasts for more than three months.

So, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice zoology why do we fall ill health introduction to health health and its maintenance

Assertion: Medulla oblongata causes reflex actions like vomiting, coughing and sneezing.

Reason: It has many nerve cells which control autonomic reflexes.

  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

  2. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

  3. If the assertion is true and the reason is false

  4. If both the assertion and the reason is false

  5. If the assertion is false but the reason is true
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Medulla oblongata consists of accumulation of nerve cells act as vital centres of many automatic reflexes like vomiting, coughing and sneezing.

Multiple choice zoology why do we fall ill health introduction to health health and its maintenance

Which of the following genetic disorder can cause mental retardation?

  1. Hemophilia

  2. Thalassemia

  3. Down's syndrome

  4. Huntington's disease
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Down's syndrome is a genetic disorder due to the presence of an extra copy of a chromosome that leads to the abnormal growth and mental retardation. Down's syndrome generally is due to trisomy 21, i.e., presence of chromosome 21 in three copies. The affected individuals are mentally retarded, short in stature and have a broad, short skull, small mouth.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice zoology why do we fall ill health introduction to health health and its maintenance

Psychlogical disorder which characterised by sadness, hopelessness, low self esteem, decline in interest, energy, concentration and changes in sleep pattern and appetite is called

  1. Anxiety disorder

  2. Obsessive- compulsive disorder

  3. Attention deficit disorder

  4. Mood disorder

  5. Borderline personality disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Mood disorder is a psychological disorder in which emotional state is disturbed and is characterised by rapid changes in moods. At an instance the person may be too depressed or sad and the other second he may feel too excited. Common symptoms which are seen in people affected from mood disorder are sadness, hopelessness and low self esteem. The person loses his interest in all activities. Concentration and energy becomes low. Sleep pattern and appetite are affected and become irregular. 
So, the correct answer is 'Mood disorder'.
Multiple choice zoology why do we fall ill health introduction to health health and its maintenance

Which of the following is a mental disease?

  1. Tetanus

  2. Neurosis

  3. Drug dependence

  4. Alcoholism
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
A mental disease causes abnormal changes in the behaviour and thoughts of a person because mind is affected. Neurosis is a mental illness in which person suffers from depression, obsessive behaviour, anxiety and feeling of unhappiness. The affected person shows worries and fears without any reason. The person remains in negative emotional state for a prolonged period of time. 
So, the correct answer is 'Neurosis'.
Multiple choice zoology why do we fall ill health introduction to health health and its maintenance

Capgras syndrome is

  1. Familiar person replaced by impostor

  2. Non familiar person appears to be familiar

  3. Wife cheating with another man

  4. Famous person is in love with patient
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Capgras syndrome is a psychological condition which is also commonly known as 'Capgras delusion' or 'imposter syndrome'. The main characteristic of this syndrome is that a familiar person, usually a relative or friend or even a pet, has been replaced by someone or is either a double. The person might believe that the duplicate looks exactly similar but they are anxious about the imposter's behaviour. 

Thus, the correct answer is 'Familiar person replaced by impostor'.