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| 201. |
Trypanosomiasis is transmitted by:A. louseB. mayflyC. tsetse flyD. sandfly |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 202. |
Rejection of tissue or organ transplants is brought about mainly by:A. cytotoxic T cellsB. NK cellsC. suppresspor T cellsD. B cells |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 203. |
The disease caused by Trypanosoma gambiense isA. Sleeping sicknessB. kala-azarC. DiptheriaD. Dysentery |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 204. |
What is true about T-lymphocytes in mammals?A. They scavenge damaged cells and cellular debrisB. These are produced in thyroidC. There are three main types-cytotoxic T-cells, helper T-cells and suppressor T-cellsD. These originate in lymphoid tissues |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C The function of T-cells is to provide immunity (cellular type) and not to scavenge damaged cells and cells debirs. These are produced in bone marrow and get matured in thymus gland. Hence, the only true statement is that there are three types of T-cells, i.e. cytotoxic, helper and suppressor. |
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| 205. |
Site of infection in pneumonia:- |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Alveoli of lungs | |
| 206. |
Bacteria responsible for pneumonia is :- |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Streptococcus pneumoniae/ Haemophilus influenzae | |
| 207. |
Carrier of typhoid, who spread disease for several years was :- |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Mary Mallon | |
| 208. |
A congential disease isA. kalaazarB. MeaslesC. MeningitisD. Sickle cell anaemia |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 209. |
A carrier is a human being thatA. Functions as a reservior of infectionB. Possesses pathogen but is not harmedC. Contains antibodies sufficient enough to balance the antigenD. All the above |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 210. |
Droplet infection is a mode ofA. Direct transmissionB. Indirect transmissionC. Pathogen spread through mosquitoesD. Fomite transmission |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 211. |
A disease spread through contact with soil isA. TetanusB. RabiesC. SyphilisD. Gonorrhoea |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 212. |
A fomite method of transmission of disease is throughA. FoodB. Door handlesC. MosquitoesD. Soil |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 213. |
Genes involved in cancer areA. Cancer genesB. OncogenesC. Tumour genesD. Regulator genes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 214. |
Which of the following is not a serological test for early diagnosis of syphilis?A. Montaux testB. VDRLC. Widal testD. All of the above |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 215. |
Paraplegia is paralysis ofA. Upper limbsB. Lower limbsC. One limbD. Body |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 216. |
Name the microorganism and its enzyme involved in the production of alcohol. |
| Answer» Saccharomyces cerevisiae-the yeast, zymase. | |
| 217. |
Which drug is used to control to the withdrawal symptoms of alcohol. |
| Answer» Diazepam with thiamin. | |
| 218. |
Give the chemical name and formula for the alcohol used for drinking. |
| Answer» Ethyl alcohol, `C_(2)H_(5)OH`. | |
| 219. |
List the harmful effects caused by alcohol/drug abuse. |
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Answer» Alcohol and drugs have several adverse effects on the individual, his family, and the society. Effects of alcohol: Effects on the individual: Alcohol has an adverse effect on the body of an individual. When an individual consumes excess alcohol, it causes damage to the liver and the nervous system. As a result, other symptoms such as depression, fatigue, aggression, loss of weight and appetite may also be observed in the individual. Sometimes, extreme levels of alcohol consumption may also lead to heart failure, resulting coma and death. Also, it is advisable for pregnant women to avoid alcohol as it may inhibit normal growth of the baby. Effects on the family: Consumption of excess alcohol by any family member can have devastating effects on the family. It leads to several domestic problems such as quarrels, frustrations, insecurity, etc. Effects on the society: Rash behavior Malicious mischief and violence Deteriorating social network Loss of interest in social and other activities Effects of drugs: An individual who is addicted to drugs creates problems not only for himself but also for his family. Effects on the individual: Drugs have an adverse effect on the central nervous system of an individual. This leads to the malfunctioning of several other organs of the body such as the kidney, liver, etc. The spread of HIV is most common in these individuals as they share common needles while injecting drugs in their body. Drugs have long-term side effects on both males and females. These side effects include increased aggressiveness, mood swings, and depression Effects on the family and society: A person addicted to drugs creates problems for his family and society. A person dependant on drugs becomes frustrated, irritated, and anti-social. |
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| 220. |
Mention one undistilled and one distilled alcohol. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Champagne, Whisky. | |
| 221. |
Assertion. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy is not desirable. Reason. Alcohol causes physical and mental defect in the undistilled alcohols.A. If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.B. If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.C. If A is true but R is false.D. If both A and R are false. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 222. |
Give three reasons for which alcoholics start drinking. |
| Answer» (a) Social pressure, (b) escape from realities of life such as disappointments and hardships, (c) desire for independence and excitement. | |
| 223. |
How do the tranquillizers differ from the sedatives? |
| Answer» Tranquillizers are the drugs which lessen tension and anxiety, and promote calmness and soothing without sedating or depressant effect and do not induce sleep. On the other hand, sedatives are the drugs which depress the activities ot the central nervous system. They reduce excitement, assuge pain, and give a feeling of calmness, relaxation or drowsiness. | |
| 224. |
What is morphine? Give its use and abuse. |
| Answer» Morphine is the active principle of opium. If is most valuable analgesic, It causes addiction. | |
| 225. |
What are distilled and undistilled alcohols? Give one or two examples of each. |
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Answer» (a) Alcohol produced by mere fermentation of raw material is undistilled alcohol, e.g., beer, port, champagne, (b) Alcohol formed by distilling the fermented product of raw material is distilled alcohol, e.g., gin, whisky, brandy. |
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| 226. |
Match column I with column II and choose the correct answer A. A-3, B-5, C-4, D-2, E-1B. A-3, B-5, C-4, D-1, E-2C. A-6, B-3, C-4, D-4, E-1D. A-6, B-4, C-3, D-2, E-1 |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 227. |
Write a note on barbiturates. |
| Answer» Barbiturates are syntheic drugs derived from barbituric acid. They are general depressants and are popularly called sleeping pills. | |
| 228. |
Why do some addicts use combinations of durgs? How is it harmful? |
| Answer» Mixture of drugs give immediate kick. However, they can cause death. | |
| 229. |
What is the source of L.S.D. ? What harm does it cause? |
| Answer» LSD is a crystalline amidated alkaloid obtained from the dried fruiting body of the ergot fungus, a parasitic ascomycetous fungus (Claviceps purpurea), pathogen of rye grass (rye smut). | |
| 230. |
What is the source of 'bhang' in India? How is it used by the addicts? |
| Answer» Bhang is obtained from dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plants (Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa). | |
| 231. |
Morphine, which is used as an analgesic, is obtained fromA. Chinchona officinalisB. Papaver somniferumC. Taxus brevifoliaD. Berberis nilghiriensis |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 232. |
L.S.D., morphine and Bhang are respectively obtained fromA. Claviceps, Papaver and CannabisB. Claviceps, Cannabis and RauwolfiaC. Cannabis, Claviceps and FuscariumD. Claviceps, Rauwolfia and Papaver |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 233. |
The stimulant present in tea, cocoa and cola drinks isA. CocaineB. TanninC. AstringentD. Caffeine |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 234. |
Which part of the brain is involved in loss of control when a person drinks alcoholA. CerebellumB. Medulla oblongataC. CerebrumD. Pons varoli |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 235. |
If the person shows the production of interferons in his body, changes are that he is suffering fromA. measlesB. tetanusC. anthraxD. malaria |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 236. |
If the person shows the production of interferons in his body, changes are that he is suffering fromA. anthraxB. MalariaC. measlesD. tetanus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 237. |
Medicinal plant harvested from wild for anticancer compound isA. Taxus baccataB. Datura stramoniumC. Rauwolfia serpentinaD. Ocimum sanctum |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 238. |
Plasmodium vivax causesA. Benign tertian malariaB. Malignant tertian malariaC. Quartan malariaD. Mild malaria |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 239. |
Incubation period of Plasmodium vivax isA. 30 daysB. 45 daysC. 20-25 daysD. 10-14 days |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 240. |
Which of the following is an example of carcinoma?A. cancer of lymps glandB. cancer of muscleC. cancer of bloodD. melanoma cancer of skin |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 241. |
Carcinoma refers to:A. malignant tumours of the colonB. benign tumours of the connective tissueC. malignant tumours of the connective tissueD. malignant tumours of the skin or mucous membrane |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Carcinoma is a malignant or metastatic tumour. It can extend to the neighbouring cells, this process is called as metastasis. These tumours are generally located in epithelial tissue and glands. e.g. Breast cancer, skin cancer, stomach cancer, lungs cancer, pancreas cancer, etc. |
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| 242. |
Where will you look for the sporozoites of malarial parasite ?A. saliva of infected female Anopheles mosquitoB. red blood corpuscles of human suffering from malariaC. Speen of infected humanD. Salivary glands of freshly moulted female Anopheles mosquito |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 243. |
Magic bullets are the:A. recombinant vaccinesB. monoclonal antibodiesC. chemotherapy drugs for cancerD. anabolic steroids |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 244. |
The letter "T" in T-lymphocyte refers toA. TonsilB. ThymusC. ThyroidD. Thalamus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 245. |
"Lock jaw" is another name ofA. MalariaB. kala-azarC. tetanusD. Diphtheria |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 246. |
Disease associated with secretion of toxin isA. TetanusB. T.B.C. Food poisoningD. AIDS |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 247. |
A disease which often produces deformities of fingers and toes isA. PoliomyelitisB. TuberculosisC. TyphoidD. Leprosy |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 248. |
A disease with social stigma isA. Chicken poxB. MeaslesC. TrachomaD. Leprosy |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 249. |
Do you think that friends can influence one to take alcohol/drugs? If yes, how may one protect himself/herself from such an influence? |
| Answer» Yes, friend can influence person to take alcohol/durgs. One can protect himself/herself from such an influence by avoiding experimental use of alcohol/drug for curiosity or pleasure and avoiding the company of such friends. | |
| 250. |
Expand the abbreviation FAS. |
| Answer» Foetal alcohol syndrome. | |