Free Human Health And Diseases (Weekly Quiz: 1) NEET Biology Questions & Answers with Detailed Explanation & Full Review

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Question-1

The letter T in T-lymphocyte refers to

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Question-2

The part of life cycle of malarial parasite Plasmodium vivax, that is passed in female Anopheles is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Answer: (c)

Plasmodium has two hosts.

(i) Female Anopheles mosquito : Here the sexual phase of the malarial parasite occurs and it is considered the definitive host of malarial parasite.

(ii) Human beings : Here the asexual phase of malarial parasite occurs. It is considered as the intermediate host. Options (b), (c) and (d) are the stages of the asexual phase of Plasmodium.


Question-3

Which of the following causes plague?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Answer: (a)

Plague is an acute epidemic disease of rats and other wild rodents caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which is transmitted to humans by rat fleas. Headache, fever, weakness, aching limbs, and delirium develop and are followed by acute painful swellings of the lymph nodes. Bleeding under the skin, producing black patches, can lead to ulcers, which may prove fatal. Treatment with tetracycline, streptomycin and chloramphenicol is effective.


Question-4

Blackwater fever is a severe complication of

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Answer: (b)

Black water fever disease is caused by Plasmodium falciparum which is also known as deadly tertian malaria.


Question-5

LSD is obtained from

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Answer: (d)

LSD is obtained from Ergot fungus (Claviceps purpurea). It is one of the most dangerous hallucinogens of modern times.


Question-6

Increased asthmatic attacks in certain seasons are related to

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Answer: (b)

Increased asthmatic attacks in certain seasons are related to inhalation of seasonal pollen. Pollens are microscopic grains produced by plants in order to reproduce. Pollen allergy is a hypersensitive reaction to pollen. Pollen induced reactions include extrinsic asthma, rhinitis and bronchitis.


Question-7

The blood cancer is known as

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Answer: (a)

The normal count of WBCs is 5000 to 10000 per cubic millimeter of blood. Leukaemia or blood cancer is characterized by abnormal increase of WBCs count, 20000–1000000/m$m^3$ due to their increased formation in the bone marrow. Haemolysis is breakdown of RBCs. Haemophilia is a disease in which blood clots slowly. Thrombosis is a clot formation inside the blood vessels.


Question-8

Which one of the following depresses brain activity and produces feelings of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Answer: (b)

Valium is a benzodiazepine (sedative) that gives a feeling of relaxation, calmness or drowsiness in the body. Morphine is the main opium alkaloid that depresses respiratory centre and contributes to the fall in blood pressure. Amphetamines are synthetic drugs and are stimulant in nature. Hashish is a hallucinogen.


Question-9

An antibody has ________ heavy chains and ________ light chains respectively.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Question-10

Cancer causing viruses are known as

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


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