DISEASES AND FIRST AID - Q&A

Question 1How is 'Health' defined according to the World Health Organization's perspective mentioned in the text?

Question 2What is the definition of a 'Disease' as per the chapter?

Question 3Which of these is a characteristic feature of a healthy human being?

Question 4What are the two major categories of diseases mentioned in the text?

Question 5Non-communicable diseases are also known as:

Question 6Which of the following is an example of a metabolic disease?

Question 7Communicable diseases are caused by germs called:

Question 8Which hormone's deficiency causes Diabetes mellitus?

Question 9What happens in the body when a person suffers from Uraemia?

Question 10Which genetic disease is characterized by very slow blood clotting?

Question 11Thalassemia is a genetic disease affecting which part of the blood?

Question 12What is an 'Allergen'?

Question 13Which of these is a common allergic reaction mentioned in the text?

Question 14Kwashiorkor and Marasmus are caused by the deficiency of which nutrient?

Question 15Nightblindness is caused by the deficiency of which vitamin?

Question 16Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of visual purple of the retina?

Question 17The deficiency disease 'Beri-beri' is linked to which vitamin?

Question 18Pellagra is a disease caused by the lack of:

Question 19Which vitamin is necessary for developing immunity and the permeability of capillary walls?

Question 20Scurvy is characterized by which of the following symptoms?

Question 21Rickets, a disease where bones turn soft in childhood, is caused by a lack of:

Question 22What is the primary function of Vitamin D in the body?

Question 23Excess calories stored as fat in the body leads to a condition called:

Question 24Which mineral is essential for the formation of haemoglobin in RBCs?

Question 25The deficiency of which mineral leads to Anaemia?

Question 26Goitre is a disease of the thyroid gland caused by the deficiency of:

Question 27Which minerals help in muscular contraction and nerve cell activity?

Question 28What is the consequence of Calcium deficiency in the human body?

Question 29Neoplastic diseases refer to the uncontrolled growth of cells, commonly known as:

Question 30Agents that cause cancer are called:

Question 31A degenerative disease where the eye lens turns opaque is called:

Question 32Arteriosclerosis is a condition involving the:

Question 33Inflammation of joints is known as:

Question 34How do communicable diseases primarily spread?

Question 35Common cold and Influenza spread through which method?

Question 36Mumps is a viral disease characterized by the swelling of which glands?

Question 37Which serious viral disease is marked by small pustules all over the body and has been almost eradicated from India?

Question 38Poliomyelitis is a viral disease that primarily causes:

Question 39Rabies, also known as hydrophobia, is transmitted through the saliva of:

Question 40Which organ is primarily affected by Jaundice/Hepatitis?

Question 41What does AIDS stand for?

Question 42HIV, the virus causing AIDS, primarily weakens what in the human body?

Question 43Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial disease that usually affects which organ?

Question 44Which bacterial disease is known for causing 'locked jaws'?

Question 45Cholera is an intestinal infection that spreads through:

Question 46Ringworm is a disease of the skin, hair, or nails caused by:

Question 47Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that specifically attacks the skin of the:

Question 48Malaria is caused by a protozoan called:

Question 49Which insect is the vector for Malaria?

Question 50Amoebiasis or amoebic dysentery is caused by:

Statement 1Health is defined only as the absence of disease or infirmity.

Statement 2Physical and mental health are inter-related.

Statement 3A healthy person generally has clear skin and bright eyes.

Statement 4Disease is a departure from normal health through structural or functional disorder.

Statement 5Non-communicable diseases are caused by germs called pathogens.

Statement 6Diabetes is an example of a non-communicable disease.

Statement 7Communicable diseases are also known as infectious diseases.

Statement 8Pathogens can reach a healthy person through insect bites or contaminated water.

Statement 9Metabolic diseases are caused by the malfunctioning of body organs.

Statement 10In diabetes, the liver fails to produce sufficient insulin.

Statement 11Insulin is the hormone that controls sugar levels in the blood.

Statement 12Coronary thrombosis obstructs blood supply to the heart muscles.

Statement 13Nephrons help filter out harmful nitrogenous waste from the blood.

Statement 14Uraemia is caused by the malfunctioning of the heart.

Statement 15Genetic diseases develop at the time of embryonic development.

Statement 16Haemophilia is a disease where blood clotting takes place very quickly.

Statement 17Thalassemia involves defective haemoglobin in Red Blood Cells.

Statement 18An allergen is a substance that causes an unpredictable reaction in the body.

Statement 19Asthma and eczema are common allergic reactions.

Statement 20Kwashiorkor and marasmus are caused by protein deficiency.

Statement 21Vitamin A is also known as Retinol.

Statement 22Nightblindness is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C.

Statement 23Vitamin B1 deficiency causes a disease called Beri-beri.

Statement 24Vitamin B3 deficiency leads to Pellagra.

Statement 25Ascorbic acid is the scientific name for Vitamin C.

Statement 26Scurvy is characterized by swollen and bleeding gums.

Statement 27Vitamin D helps control calcium-phosphorus metabolism.

Statement 28Rickets causes bones to turn soft in childhood.

Statement 29Iron is essential for the formation of haemoglobin in RBCs.

Statement 30Goitre is caused by a deficiency of Calcium.

Statement 31Iodine deficiency controls thyroxine metabolism.

Statement 32Anaemia is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin A.

Statement 33Excess calories stored in the body as fat result in obesity.

Statement 34Obesity is harmless to the human body.

Statement 35Cancer involves the uncontrolled growth of body cells.

Statement 36Agents that cause cancer are called carcinogens.

Statement 37Cataract and arthritis are examples of degenerative diseases.

Statement 38Arteriosclerosis is the hardening of arterial walls due to aging.

Statement 39Potassium cyanide is a physical agent that causes disease.

Statement 40Communicable diseases spread through microorganisms like viruses and bacteria.

Statement 41Common cold spreads through moisture droplets during sneezing.

Statement 42Mumps involves the swelling of the thyroid gland.

Statement 43Smallpox is marked by small pustules all over the body.

Statement 44Poliomyelitis causes paralysis of the limbs.

Statement 45Rabies is also known as hydrophobia.

Statement 46The rabies virus is transmitted through the saliva of a rabid animal.

Statement 47Jaundice is a disease of the lungs.

Statement 48HIV causes AIDS by weakening the body's immunity.

Statement 49Tuberculosis bacteria spread through the sputum of an infected person.

Statement 50Tetanus germs enter through open and unclean cuts.

Question 1Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and ______ well-being.

Question 2A departure from normal health through structural or functional disorder of the body is called ______.

Question 3Diseases that are not caused by germs and cannot spread from one person to another are called ______ diseases.

Question 4Germs that cause communicable diseases are scientifically known as ______.

Question 5Metabolic diseases are also referred to as ______ diseases.

Question 6In diabetes, the ______ fails to produce sufficient insulin.

Question 7The hormone that controls the sugar level in the blood is ______.

Question 8Coronary ______ is a condition where blood supply to the heart muscles is obstructed.

Question 9The structural and functional units of kidneys that filter nitrogenous wastes are ______.

Question 10Accumulation of toxic wastes in the blood due to kidney failure causes a disease called ______.

Question 11Genetic diseases are also known as ______ diseases because they develop at the time of embryonic development.

Question 12A genetic disease where blood clotting takes place very slowly is ______.

Question 13______ is a genetic disease characterized by defective haemoglobin in Red Blood Cells.

Question 14An unpredictable reaction to a particular substance is called an ______.

Question 15The substance that triggers an allergic reaction in the body is called an ______.

Question 16Common allergic reactions include asthma, eczema, and ______.

Question 17A diet lacking in nutrients like ______ results in degeneration of muscles and loss in body weight.

Question 18Kwashiorkor and ______ are common protein deficiency diseases.

Question 19The deficiency of Vitamin A, also known as ______, leads to night blindness.

Question 20Vitamin B1 is scientifically called ______.

Question 21The deficiency of Vitamin B1 causes the disease ______.

Question 22Pellagra is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin B3, also known as ______.

Question 23Vitamin C is also known as ______ acid.

Question 24The disease characterized by bleeding gums due to Vitamin C deficiency is ______.

Question 25Vitamin D, or ______, helps control calcium-phosphorus metabolism.

Question 26A deficiency of Vitamin D in children leads to ______, where bones turn soft.

Question 27The mineral essential for the formation of bones and teeth and for blood clotting is ______.

Question 28A deficiency of ______ and potassium can cause dehydration and muscle pain.

Question 29Iron is required for the formation of ______ in Red Blood Cells.

Question 30The deficiency of iron in the diet leads to ______.

Question 31The mineral ______ controls thyroxine metabolism and general body growth.

Question 32A swelling in the neck caused by iodine deficiency is called ______.

Question 33Excess energy stored in the body as fat leads to ______, which is harmful to health.

Question 34Diseases involving uncontrolled growth of body cells are called ______ diseases.

Question 35Agents that cause cancer, such as radiation or tobacco, are called ______.

Question 36Diseases that occur due to the deterioration of body cells and organs with age are called ______ diseases.

Question 37The hardening of arterial walls which reduces blood flow is called ______.

Question 38Inflammation of joints, common in old age, is called ______.

Question 39______ is a degenerative eye disease where the lens turns opaque.

Question 40Sunburn and heat stroke are examples of diseases caused by ______ agents.

Question 41Chemical agents like mercury and ______ cyanide can cause poisoning.

Question 42Influenza, also known as flu, spreads through ______ infection.

Question 43Mumps is the swelling of the ______ glands located below the ears.

Question 44Smallpox is characterized by small ______ all over the body.

Question 45The viral disease ______ causes paralysis of the limbs.

Question 46Rabies, also known as ______, is caused by the bite of a rabid animal.

Question 47The rabies virus is transmitted through the ______ of an infected animal.

Question 48Hepatitis is a disease that affects the ______.

Question 49In jaundice, the skin and eyes turn yellow because of the malfunctioning of the ______.

Question 50AIDS stands for Acquired ______ Deficiency Syndrome.

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