Define the following: Immunity

Definition

The ability of an organism to resist and overcome infection is called immunity.

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Chapter 7: Health and Hygiene - Diseases due to malfunctioning of body organs, first and measures and hygiene

Chapter 7 Health and Hygiene
Diseases due to malfunctioning of body organs, first and measures and hygiene | Q 3

What are the different ways in which infectious diseases can spread?

Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:

Which one of the following is a genetic disease?

What are communicable diseases? How can they be avoided?

Write a short (1-2 sentences) note on the following: Pathogens

Multiple choice questions. Tick (✓ ) the correct choice:

Cataract is a disease of the

Name the nutrient lacking in ones diet it a person suffers from: Paralysis

Name few diseases caused by malfunctioning of body organs.

Which body part produces insulin?

Write a brief account on the following disease:
Diphtheria

Give two examples for each of the following

Acute diseases