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Rahul visits the doctor with the symptom of bloating, vomiting and abdominal pain.The signs indicate which of the following disease?

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  1. Allergy

  2. Fever

  3. Jaundice

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bloating, vomiting and abdominal pain re the symptoms of causing allergy. The person may be suffering from lactose intolerance. 

Increased asthmatic attacks in certain seasons are related to

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  1. Inhalation of seasonal pollen

  2. Eating of seasonal vegetables

  3. Low temperature

  4. Wet and dry environment

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pollen allergies are very common and in a season of pollination. If a person inhales or come in contact with that pollen in the garden or area with lots of plants will create a severe impact and increase the asthmatic attack and other problems like sneezing and able to block certain passages inside the body.

So the correct option is 'Inhalation of seasonal pollen'.

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Many allergic disorders are cured by giving antihistamines

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
During allergic reactions, basophils and mast cells release histamine. Many times antihistamines are given to people to counteract the action of histamine.
So, the given statement is true.

Which of the following entered India as a contaminant of imported wheat and also is a major contributor to pollen allergy?

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  1. Carrot grass

  2. Congress weed

  3. Parthenium

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parthenium which is commonly known as carrot grass or congress weed belongs to family Asteraceae come to India from the USA during 1950s famine mixed with the imported wheat and become a major weed plant as well a major cause of 

So, the correct is 'All of the above'.

The contraction of muscles of bronchioles caused in response to allergens is known as

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  1. Anaphylaxis

  2. Asthma

  3. Hives

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: B

The appearance of swollen, pale red bumps on the skin is known as

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  1. Anaphylaxis

  2. Hives

  3. Asthma

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: B,D

The incorrect match among the following regarding the disease and it's symptoms is:

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  1. Leprosy - spasms of body muscles

  2. Cancroid - ulcer appears at the site of infection

  3. Scarlet fever - high fever, rash on the body

  4. Diptheria - difficulty in breathing

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leprosy or Hansen's disease is characterized by symptom of light colored patches on skin.

So, the correct answer is 'Leprosy-spams of body muscles'

Which statement does not holds true for non-communicable disease?

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  1. Diabetes mellitus is a non-endocrine disorder of pancreas

  2. Hypertensive heart disease includes arteriosclerosis and hypertension

  3. Myocardial infraction is a type of Coronary heart disease

  4. Rheumatic heart disease is called poor person's disease

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine disorder of pancreas

So, the correct answer is 'Diabetes mellitus is a non-endocrine disorders of pancreas'

Health is

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  1. Weight of body according to height

  2. Absence of disease or infirmity

  3. State of complete physical, mental and social well being

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. It depends on three parameters physical, mental and social. It is a dynamic condition resulting from a body's constant adjustment and adaptation in response to stresses and changes in the environment for maintaining an inner equilibrium called homeostasis.

The definition of health is given by

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  1. WHO

  2. UNICEF

  3. ICD

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Health Organization (WHO) defined health in its broader sense in its 1948 constitution.