MCQ’S ON HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE
Q. Parkinson’s disease is caused due to deficiency of ________.
(a) Dopamine
(b) GABA
(c) Acetylcholine
(d) Endorphins
Answer: (a)
Q. Gaucher’s disease is linked with________.
(a) Malnutrition
(b) Abnormal fat metabolism
(c) Abnormal protein metabolism
(d) Abnormal carbohydrate metabolism
Answer: (b)
Q. LSD is obtained from _______.
(a) Cannabis Sativa
(b) Claviceps purpurea
(c) Papaver somniferum
(d) Erythroxylon coca
Answer: (b)
Q. Infectious proteins are present in ________.
(a) Prions
(b) Viroids
(c) Gemini viruses
(d) Satellite viruses
Answer: (a)
Q. The low RBC count is seen in anaemia and ________.
(a) Myxoedema
(b) Influenza
(c) Typhoid
(d) Leukaemia
Answer: (d)
Q. A child is suffering from Kwashiorkor and if this child is compared with other marasmus children then what additional symptoms are present in Kwashiorkor child?
(a) Oedema
(b) Wasted muscles
(c) A decrease in body weight
(d) Impaired physical growth
Answer: (c)
Q. Chronic anaemia and multiple sclerosis are
(a) Allergic diseases
(b) Hormonal diseases
(c) Autoimmune diseases
(d) Hereditary diseases
Answer: (c)
Q. Which one of the following statements is correct about T-lymphocytes in mammals?
(a) These are produced in the thyroid
(b) These are originated in lymphoid tissues
(c) They scavenge damaged cells and cellular debris
(d) There are three main types – cytotoxic T-cells, helper T-cells and suppressor T-cells
Answer: (b)
Q. The antibody-dependent cytotoxicity is seen in ________.
(a) Local anaphylaxis
(b) Generalise anaphylaxis
(c) Immune complex reaction
(d) Non-compatible-blood transfusion
Answer: (d)
Q. Which of the following protein causes the dilation of blood vessels?
(a) Histamine
(b) Pyrogens
(c) Interferon
(d) None of these
Answer: (a)
