Question

When is a person said to have a disease?

Options

• When the functioning of one or more organs or systems of the body is adversely affected, characterized by signs and symptoms

• Whenever there is a temporary emotional fluctuation without physical manifestations

• Only when an external pathogenic vector enters and multiplies in the blood

• When physical strength decreases due to normal aging without any specific symptoms

Answer 1

A disease occurs when the functioning of one or more organs or systems of the body is disrupted or adversely affected, giving rise to identifiable signs and symptoms.