Human Health and Disease

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

Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?

1. Anopheles culicifacies – Leishmaniasis
2. Glossina palpalis – Sleeping sickness
3. Culex pipiens – Filariasis
4. Aedes aegypti – Yellow fever

Carcinoma refers to :-

1. Malignant tumours of the colon
2. Benign tumours of the connective tissue
3. Malignant tumours of the connective tissue
4. Malignant tumours of the skin or mucous membrane

Short-lived immunity acquired from mother to foetus across placenta or through mother's milk to the infant is categorised as :-

1. Passive immunity
2. Cellular immunity
3. Innate non-specific immunity
4. Active immunity

Cancerous cells can easily be destroyed by radiations due to : -

1. Fast mutation
2. Lack of oxygen
3. Rapid cell division
4. Lack of nutrition

Which one of the following is correct match ?

1. Bhang – Analgesic
2. Cocaine – opiatic narcotic
3. Morphine – Hallucinogenic
4. Reserpine – Tranquilliser

L.S.D. is : -

1. Stimulant
2. Tranquilliser
3. Hallucinogenic
4. Sedative

Salmonella is related with:

1. T.B.
2. Tetanus
3. Typhoid
4. Polio

Which is the most infectious disease?

1. AIDS
2. Malaria
3. Hepatitis-B
4. Cough and cold