Give differences between the following: First degree burn and second degree burn

Distinguish Between

First degree burn	Second degree burn
It effects the skins outermost layer.	It effects epidermis and dermis of the skin.
It is less severe.	It is more severe and painful.
There are no blisters. Just redness and swelling.	The skin becomes red and has blisters.
This is also called a superficial burn.	This is also called as partial thickness burn.
They are dry.	They are moist.
They heal on their own in a week or so.	They might need medical attention and heal in 2-3 weeks.
Example: Ordinary sunburn.	Example: Blisters formed by hot oil accidentally

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Chapter 7 Disease and Hygiene
Chapter Assignment | Q 1

What are deficiency diseases?

Name the nutrient lacking in one’s diet if a person suffers from:

Mention whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F).

The disease filariasis is caused by the bite of the female anopheles mosquito.

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

Which one of the following mineral deficiency diseases can be cured by eating a diet which include green leafy vegetables, banana, cereals, egg-yolk?

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

Which one of the following is a communicable disease?

Mention the food constituents which may be lacking in one’s diet, in case of the following:

A person suffering from scurvy.

What are the symptoms or diabetes?

Obesity can lead to many problems. Name them.

Explain the different types of diseases.

What is an epidemic disease?