Biology in Health - Human Health & Disease

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Q1. What type of pathogen causes cholera? (2021)

Solution:

Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.

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Q2. Which of the following is a vector for the transmission of dengue fever? (2021)

Solution:

Dengue fever is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes.

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Q3. Which of the following is a common symptom of influenza? (2019)

Solution:

High fever is a common symptom of influenza, along with other symptoms like cough and body aches.

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Q4. What type of pathogen causes tuberculosis? (2019)

Solution:

Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Q5. Which of the following is a non-communicable disease? (2022)

Solution:

Diabetes is classified as a non-communicable disease.

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Q6. Which vitamin deficiency leads to scurvy? (2019)

Solution:

Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C.

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Q7. What is the main vector for malaria transmission? (2021)

Solution:

Malaria is primarily transmitted by the female Anopheles mosquito.

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Q8. What is the primary cause of tuberculosis? (2020)

Solution:

Tuberculosis is primarily caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Q9. What type of pathogen causes AIDS? (2023)

Solution:

AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which is a virus.

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Q10. What is the main mode of transmission for HIV? (2021)

Solution:

HIV is primarily transmitted through sexual contact.