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If the disease lasts for more than ........... then it is said to be chronic.

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  1. 7 months

  2. 3 days

  3. 7 days

  4. 3 months

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ailments which can last for a long time, as much as a lifetime are called as chronic diseases. These are mainly caused due to severe metabolic disorder. The term chronic is usually applied when the course of the disease lasts for more than three months.

So, the correct answer is option D.

Assertion: Medulla oblongata causes reflex actions like vomiting, coughing and sneezing.

Reason: It has many nerve cells which control autonomic reflexes.

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  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

  2. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

  3. If the assertion is true and the reason is false

  4. If both the assertion and the reason is false

  5. If the assertion is false but the reason is true

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Medulla oblongata consists of accumulation of nerve cells act as vital centres of many automatic reflexes like vomiting, coughing and sneezing.

Which of the following genetic disorder can cause mental retardation?

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  1. Hemophilia

  2. Thalassemia

  3. Down's syndrome

  4. Huntington's disease

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Down's syndrome is a genetic disorder due to the presence of an extra copy of a chromosome that leads to the abnormal growth and mental retardation. Down's syndrome generally is due to trisomy 21, i.e., presence of chromosome 21 in three copies. The affected individuals are mentally retarded, short in stature and have a broad, short skull, small mouth.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

The branch which is associated with diagnosis, prevention and cure of mental disorders is _______________.

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  1. Neurology

  2. Psychiatry

  3. Psychology

  4. Neuropsychiatry

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Correct Option: B

Psychlogical disorder which characterised by sadness, hopelessness, low self esteem, decline in interest, energy, concentration and changes in sleep pattern and appetite is called

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  1. Anxiety disorder

  2. Obsessive- compulsive disorder

  3. Attention deficit disorder

  4. Mood disorder

  5. Borderline personality disorder

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Mood disorder is a psychological disorder in which emotional state is disturbed and is characterised by rapid changes in moods. At an instance the person may be too depressed or sad and the other second he may feel too excited. Common symptoms which are seen in people affected from mood disorder are sadness, hopelessness and low self esteem. The person loses his interest in all activities. Concentration and energy becomes low. Sleep pattern and appetite are affected and become irregular. 
So, the correct answer is 'Mood disorder'.

Which of the following is a mental disease?

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  1. Tetanus

  2. Neurosis

  3. Drug dependence

  4. Alcoholism

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
A mental disease causes abnormal changes in the behaviour and thoughts of a person because mind is affected. Neurosis is a mental illness in which person suffers from depression, obsessive behaviour, anxiety and feeling of unhappiness. The affected person shows worries and fears without any reason. The person remains in negative emotional state for a prolonged period of time. 
So, the correct answer is 'Neurosis'.

Capgras syndrome is

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  1. Familiar person replaced by impostor

  2. Non familiar person appears to be familiar

  3. Wife cheating with another man

  4. Famous person is in love with patient

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Capgras syndrome is a psychological condition which is also commonly known as 'Capgras delusion' or 'imposter syndrome'. The main characteristic of this syndrome is that a familiar person, usually a relative or friend or even a pet, has been replaced by someone or is either a double. The person might believe that the duplicate looks exactly similar but they are anxious about the imposter's behaviour. 

Thus, the correct answer is 'Familiar person replaced by impostor'.

What reduces capability of blood to carry oxygen?

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  1. Hemodilution

  2. Anemia

  3. Thalassemia

  4. All of Above

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Correct Option: C

 What of the following is a common form of neuroses?

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  1. Delusion

  2. Hallucination

  3. Schizophrenia

  4. Anxiety

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Neuroses are the different types of neurotic disorders. These disorders are characterized by stress. The common symptom of this disorder is anxiety. The person suffers from high levels of anxiety, depression, sadness, mood swings, etc. There are no signs of hallucinations, visions, delusions, etc observed in this condition.

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Select the correct type of mental illness.

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  1. Neuroses

  2. Psychosis

  3. Mental deficiency

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D