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A severe form of jaundice is caused by

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  1. Hepatitis C

  2. HIV

  3. Hepatitis A

  4. Hepatitis B

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The most common skin manifestation associated with “hepatitis” is the yellowing of the skin (jaundice) and the sclera, or white part of the eye. Jaundice may be associated with a newly acquired or acute hepatitis B infection.


So, the correct option is 'Hepatitis B'.

A radiation dose can cause:

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  1. Nausea and vomiting

  2. Heart disease

  3. Arthritis

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: A

Ejection of stomach contents through the mouth is called _______.

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  1. diarrhoea

  2. constipation

  3. vomiting

  4. indigestion

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ejection of stomach contents through the mouth is called 'vomiting'.

So the correct option is C.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

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  1. Faecal accumulation in the rectum initiates a neural reflex causing an urge for its removal

  2. Irregular bowel movements cause constipation.

  3. In diarrhoea absorption of food is increased.

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In diarrhoea, absorption of food is reduced. So, the correct answer is (c)

A disorder called jaundice is primarily associated with 

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  1. Skeletal system

  2. Nervous system

  3. Excretory system

  4. Digestive system

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jaundice is a viral disease. It caused by hepatitis virus A, B, C and D. Hepatitis virus causes the liver inflammation. As the old red blood cells travel to the liver, where they are broken down, from the red blood cells broken a yellow coloured pigment is released called bilirubin. When the bilirubin level rises in the liver and it affects the bile duct, which affects the digestive system. 

So, the correct answer is 'Digestive system'

Vomit centre is located in ______.

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  1. cerebrum

  2. medulla

  3. diencephalon

  4. pons

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vomit center is located in 'medulla'.

So the correct option is B.

Anxiety and eating spicy food together in an otherwise normal human, may lead to

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  1. indigestion

  2. jaundice

  3. diarrhoea

  4. vomiting.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anxiety and eating spicy food together in an otherwise normal human may lead to 'indigestion'.

So the correct option is A.

Excess bile pigments in urine indicate

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  1. Anaemia

  2. Diabetes insipidus

  3. Jaundice

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jaundice, also known as icterus, is a condition, which is characterised by a yellowish discolouration of the skin and the whites of the eyes. The yellow colouration is caused by an excess amount of the bile pigment known as bilirubin in the body.

Which of the following are the causes of indigestion?

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  1. Anxiety

  2. Food poisoning

  3. Over eating

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anxiety, food poisoning and over-eating are the causes of indigestion. So, the correct answer is (d).

When children play bare footed in pools of dirty water and flood water, they may suffer from diseases like

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  1. Leptospirusis and bilharzia

  2. Malaria, amoebic dysentery and leptospirosis

  3. Bilharzia, infective hepatitis and diarrhoea

  4. Guinea worm infection, elephantiasis and amoebic dysentery

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When children play bare footed in pools of dirty water and flood water, they may suffer from diseases like Bilharzia, infective hepatitis and diarrhoea.