Tag: human health and disease

Questions Related to human health and disease

Which cell organelle plays an important role in detroxification of many poisons and drugs in a cell ?

biology human health and disease drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence community health and hygiene

  1. mitochondria

  2. vacuoles

  3. Iysosomes

  4. smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The endoplasmic reticulum functions as a cytoplasmic framework providing a surface for some of the biochemical activities of the for some of the biochemical activities of the cell. In the liver cells of vertegrates, smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SEF) plsys a crucial role in detoxifying many poisons and drugs.

Drug addict shows symptoms of depressed brain activity, feeling of calmness, relaxation, drowsiness. Possible the addiction is of

biology human health and disease drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence community health and hygiene

  1. Valium

  2. Amphetamine

  3. Morphine/pethidine

  4. Marijuana/hashish

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Valium (diazepam) is a benzodiazepine prescribed for the treatment of anxiety, seizures, muscle spasms, and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Valium is available as a generic drug. Common side effects of Valium include:
drowsiness, tired feeling, dizziness, spinning sensation, fatigue, constipation,
ataxia (loss of balance), memory problems, restlessness, irritability, muscle weakness, nausea, drooling, dry mouth, slurred speech, blurred or double vision, skin rash, itching, or loss of interest in sex.
So the correct answer is 'Valium'.

Antihistamines interact with alcohol and cause marked drowsiness.

biology human health and disease drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence community health and hygiene

  1. True

  2. False

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Antihistamines interact with alcohol and cause marked drowsiness. It’s best to avoid mixing alcohol and antihistamines, as they both depress the central nervous system, thereby impairing the ability to coordinate physical motor movements and remain awake and conscious. 
So, the correct option is 'True'

Which of the following options are CORRECT?

$1$. Heroin Stimulant
$2$. Marijuana Cardiovascular
$3$. Cocaine Hallucinations
$4$. Morphine Sedative


biology human health and disease drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence community health and hygiene

  1. $1, 2$ and $3$

  2. $1, 3$ and $4$

  3. $2, 3$ and $4$

  4. $1, 2$ and $4$

Show answer
Correct Option: C