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| 1. |
Rickettsiae cause:A. Q feverB. Trench feverC. Both of theseD. None of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - b | |
| 2. |
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is transmitted by:A. virusB. gungiC. algaeD. ticks |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 3. |
Choose the wrong statement regarding AIDS:A. AIDS is an immunodeficiency diseaseB. It is caused by a retrovirus, HIVC. HIV selectively infects and kills B-lymphocytesD. Retroviruses have RNA genomes that replicate via DNA intermediate |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 4. |
AIDS is a:A. cancerB. bacterial diseaseC. Deficiency diseasesD. virus-borne disease |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Anthrax, leprosy and syphilis are bacterial diseases. |
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| 5. |
Dengue fever is caused by:A. VirusB. BacteriaC. EntamoebaD. Plasmodium |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Dengue fever is an acute arbovirus infection transmitted to humans by Aedes mosquito and occurring in tropical and subtropical regions. |
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Dengue fever is transmitted byA. Anopheles mosquitoB. culex mosquitoC. Aedes mosquitoD. Tik-Tik fly |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C dengue fever is transmitted by aedes mosquito. |
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| 7. |
Which of the following is different from others?A. Scarlet feverB. Dengue feverC. Typhus feverD. Trench fever |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 8. |
Dengue fever is similar to yellow fever in that both:A. affect the lungsB. are transmitted by ticksC. occur in Arctic regionsD. are caused by RNA viruses |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 9. |
Aedes aegypti is a vector for:A. Dengue feverB. yellow feverC. Both dengue and yellow feverD. Japanese encephalitis |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 10. |
Breakbone fever is an alternate neme for:A. malariaB. yellow feverC. dengue feverD. none of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 11. |
Which of the following is the most infectious diseases?A. AIDSB. MalariaC. AmoebiasisD. Hepatitis B |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 12. |
Antigen binding site in an antibody is found between:A. two light chainsB. two heavy chainsC. one heavy and one light chainD. either between two light chains or between one heavy and one light chain depending upon the nature of antigen |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
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Assertion : Lymph nodes serve to trap the micro-ro-ganisms or other antigens which happen to get into the lymph and tissue fluid. Reason : Antigen trapped in the lymph nodes are reason-sible for activation of lyymphocytes present there and cause the immune response.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Lymph nodes serve to trap the micro-organisms or other antigens which happen to get into the lymph and tissue fluid Antigen trapped in the lymph nodes are responsble for activation of contains lymphocytes present there and cause the immune response. |
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Which type of cancer is found in lymph nodes and spleenA. CarcinomaB. SarcomaC. LeukemiaD. Lymphomas |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Lymphomas type of cancer occurs in lymph nodes and spleen. |
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A malfunction of the lymph nodes would most likely interfere with theA. release of carbon dioxide into the lymphB. filtering of glucose from the lymphC. release of oxygen into the lymphD. filtering of bacteria from the lymph |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
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AIDS related complex (ARC) is a disease which leads to fever, swollen lymph nodes, night sweats, loss in weight etc. representsA. Initial form of AIDSB. Not linked to AIDSC. Severe form of AIDSD. None of the above |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A AIDS related complex or ARC in initial (paradromal) form of AIDS. |
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To which type of barriers under innate immunity, do the saliva in the mouth and the tears the eyes, belong?A. Physiological barriersB. Physical barriersC. Cytokine barriersD. Cellular barriers |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Physiological barriers : Acid in stomach saliva in mouth and tears from eyes all prevents microbial growth Perspiration contains lysozyme that kills bacteria. Lyxozyme found in saliva tears and perspiration destroys certain bacteria. |
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Asserion : Innate immunity is accomplished by providing different types of barriers to the entry of the foreign agents into our body. Reason Acquired immunity is accomplished by B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Innate immunity is accomplished by providing different types of barriers to the entry of the foreign agents into our body. Acquired immunity is accomphlished by B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes. |
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Read the statement and choose the correct option (I) Secretion of interferons is a physiological barrier of innate immunity II. T-lymphocytes are responsible for cell mediated immunity III. Injection given against snake venom is a type of active immunisation IV. Antibodies produced during allergic reactions are of IgA typeA. I and II alone ar correctB. II and IV alone are correctC. I alone is correctD. II alone is correct |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D (I) Secretion of interferons is a cytokine barrier of innate immunity. (III) Injection given against snake venom is a type of passive immunisation. (IV) Antibodies produced during allergy reactions are of IgE type. |
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| 20. |
HIV responsible for AIDS in human is a:A. ssDNA virusB. ssRNA virusC. ds RNA virusD. dsDNA virus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 21. |
One of the following diseases, where the thymus produced lymphocytes decreases to less than half isA. GonorrhoeaB. SalmonellaC. HepatitisD. Anthrax |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 22. |
Which of the glands is often referred in relation with AIDS or T-cells are lymphocytes which produced the cellular immunity, These are developed fromA. ThyroidB. AdrenalC. ThymusD. Pancreas |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
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Common cold is not cured by antibiotics because it is:A. caused by a virusB. not an infectious diseaseC. caused by a Gram-positive bacteriumD. caused by a Gram-negative bacterium |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
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Assertion : HIV infected person are prone to opportunistic diseases. Reason : Immune system weakens during HIV infection.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.B. In both assertion and reason are true but reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.C. if the assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both the assertion and reason are false |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
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Assertion : Histamine is related with allergic and inflamatory reactions Reason : Histamine is a vasodilatorA. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.B. In both assertion and reason are true but reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.C. if the assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both the assertion and reason are false |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
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One of the inflammatory reactions induced by histmines is:A. vasoconstriction of blood vesselsB. vasodilation of peripheral blod vesselsC. increased vascular permeabilityD. accelerated blood clotting |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B One of the inflammatory reaction induced by histamine is vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels. |
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| 27. |
Diphtheria is characterised byA. SuffocationB. HydrophobiaC. DehydrationD. Gum bleeding |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A diphtheria is characterised by suffocation. |
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| 28. |
People recovering from long illness are often advised to include the alga Spiruline in their diet because it:A. is rich in proteinsB. has antibiotic propertiesC. makes the food easy to digestD. restore the intestinal microflora |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Spirulina is cyanobacterium which has been effectively promoted as a natural health and slimming food in the market. Spirulina is useful in controlling anaemia, diabetes, healing of wounds and lowering of cholesterol. |
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| 29. |
The branch of science which helps in promoting physical and mental health, disease and prolonging lifespan through organised communityA. Health centreB. National programmesC. Community HealthD. Health mission |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 30. |
Which of the following forms the contributing factor for schizophrenia?A. Swelling and pain in jointsB. DrugsC. Psycological processD. Both b and c |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 31. |
CAD stands for:A. Coronary Artery DiseaseB. Calcium Activated DiseaseC. Carotid Arteriall DysfunctionD. Cerebral Artery Dysfunction |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
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Which one of the following acts as a physiological barrier to the entry of microorganisms in human bodyA. MonocytesB. SkinC. Epithelium of urinogenital tractD. Tears |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Tears saliva and acid acts as physiological barrier to entry of microorganisms in human body. |
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Virus causing mumps is:A. retrovirusB. orthovirusC. paramyxovirusD. none of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
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Assertion : Spleen acts as a filter of the blood Reason : spleen trapped blood -borne microorganismsA. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Spleen acts as a filter of the blood because spleen trapped blood-borne microorganisms. |
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Cholera is caused by:A. virusB. fungusC. bacteriumD. protozoan |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Cholera is an acute bacterial infection of the small intestine, characterized by severe diarrhoea and vomiting, muscular cramps, dehydration and depletion of electrolytes. |
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A common disease of domesticated animals is:A. AnthraxB. syphilisC. choleraD. diphtheria |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Anthrax is a disease affecting primarily farm animals like cattle, goats, pigs, sheep and horses. |
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Which is not a water-borne disease?A. TyphoidB. CholeraC. AsthmaD. Amoebiasis |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Asthma is a respiratory disorder caused by inhalation of allergens, pollutants, infection, cold air, vigorous exercise or emotional stress. |
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| 38. |
Mumps is a:A. viral diseaseB. fungal diseaseC. bacterial diseasesD. protozoal disease |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
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Which of the following is a pair of viral diseasesA. Ringworm, AIDSB. Common cold, AIDSC. Typhoid, TuberculosisD. Dysentery, Common cold |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
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Which pair of disease is viral ?A. AIDS ,syhilisB. Typhoid, TetanusC. Rabies MumpsD. Cholera ,T.B. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C rabies and mumps are diseases. |
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Which pair of diseases is viral?A. Cholera and TBB. AIDS and SyphilisC. Mumps and RabiesD. Tetanus and Typhoid |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 42. |
A mosquito borne viral disease isA. Filaria and typhusB. Kala-azar and diphtheriaC. Malaria and chagas diseaseD. Yellow fever and dengue |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
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Which of the following occurs only in humans?A. RabiesB. MalariaC. AnthraxD. Mumps |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
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Which of the following is a viral disease?A. PolioB. MeaslesC. HydrophobiaD. All of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 45. |
Which one is a viral disease?A. MeaslesB. RicketsC. SyphilisD. Congenital night blindness |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 46. |
Malignant neoplasms forming tumour in the body calledA. Benign tumoursB. CancersC. SCIDD. AIDS |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 47. |
Select a common childhood viral disease:A. measlesB. diphtheriaC. dengue feverD. whooping cough |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 48. |
One good example of an antiseptic isA. Bordeaux mixtureB. DDTC. Carbolic acid in dilute solutionD. Hydrocyanic acid gas |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 49. |
James Phipps and Ali Marvow are related to viral disease that has disappearedA. CowpoxB. SmallpoxC. ChickenpoxD. Tuberculosis |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
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Assertion (A) : Escherichia coli, Shigellla sp.and Salmonella sp.are all responsible for diarrhoeal diseases. Reason `(R)`: Dehydration is common to all types of diarrhoeal diseases and adequate supply of fluids electrolytes should be ensured.A. Both (A) and `(R)` are true and `(R)` is the correct explanation of (A)B. Both (A) and `(R)` are true but `(R)` is not the correct explanation of (A)C. (A) is true but `(R)` is falseD. Both (A) and `(R)` are false |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |