Human Health and Disease

Which of the following is a pair of viral diseases?

1. Ringworm, AIDS
2. Common Cold, AIDS
3. Typhoid, Tuberculosis
4. Dysentery, Common Cold

Match the disease in Column I with the appropriate items (pathogen/ prevention/ treatment) in Column II.

1. A = (ii), B = (iv), C = (i), D = (iii)
2. A = (i), B = (ii), C = (iii), D = (iv)
3. A = (ii), B = (i), C = (iii), D = (iv)
4. A = (ii), B = (iii), C = (iv), D = (i)

Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the particular psychotropic drug specified?

1. Hashish causes after thought perceptions and hallucinations
2. Morphine leads to delusions and disturbed emotions
3. Opium stimulates nervous system and causes hallucinations
4. Barbiturates cause relaxation and temporary euphoria

Increased asthmatic attacks in certain seasons are related to:

1. Eating fruits preserved in tin containers
2. Inhalation of seasonal pollen
3. Low temperature
4. Hot and humid environment

Lysozyme that is present in perspiration, saliva and tears, destroys:

1. Certain types of bacteria
2. Most virus-infected cells
3. All viruses
4. Certain fungi

HIV that causes AIDS, first starts destroying

1. Helper T-lymphocytes
2. B-lymphocytes
3. Leucocytes
4. Thrombocytes

A person showing unpredictable moods, outbursts of emotion, quarrelsome behaviour and conflicts with others is suffering from-

1. Mood disorders
2. Addictive disorders
3. Schizophrenia
4. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Antibodies in our body are complex-

1. Prostaglandins
2. Steroids
3. Glycoproteins
4. Lipoproteins

Which one of the following depresses brain activity and produces feelings of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness ?

1. Hashish
2. Amphetamines
3. Morphine
4. Valium

Damage to thymus in a child may lead to

1. A reduction in stem cell production
2. Loss of cell mediated immunity
3. A reduction in haemoglobin content of blood
4. Loss of antibody mediated immunity