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प्रश्न
Write very briefly about the following
Incubation period
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उत्तर
It is the period between the entry of germs and the appearance of the first symptoms of the disease. Example: Incubation period of pneumonia is 1-3 days.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Multiple choice questions. Tick (✓) the correct choice:
Ringworm is a disease caused by
- protozoa
- bacteria
- virus
- fungi
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
Malaria is caused by:
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
Deficiency of calcium causes
Given below is a crossword puzzle. Read the clues across and clues down, and fill up the blank squares. Check up your performance with the correct solution given at the end.
Clues across
1. Category of pathogen that causes diseases, like common cold and mumps.
5. This is the vaccine for preventing tuberculosis.
6. An organ usually affected by tuberculosis
7. Jumbled spelling of one of the most common insect which visits our exposed foods and contaminates them.
8. Cover this part of your body by a handkerchief while sneezing to prevent droplet infection to others.
9. These may readily grow in your hair, if you do not wash it regularly.
10. A disease that weakens body’s defence system against infections.
Clues down
1. Germ or germ-substance introduced into the body to prevent occurrence of an infectious disease.
2. A disease caused by an infected dog, and which affects the central nervous system.
3. A disease in which the eyes, the skin and the urine turn yellow.
4. The disease pertussis is popularly known as whooping
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What is meant by PEM?
What does deficiency of carbohydrates lead to?
Give a brief note on body’s natural defence mechanism to overcome diseases
Explain the different types of diseases.
Living organisms carrying the infecting agents from one person to another are called ______.
______ is defined as physical, mental and social well-being and comfort.
