Which of the following diseases is/are correctly matched with their modes of transmission?

Disease/Infection

Mode of transmission

I.

Ascariasis

Contaminated food and water

II.

Elephantiasis

Vector-borne

III.

Ringworm

Direct contact

Options:

1. Only I and II 2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III 4. I, II and III

Subtopic:  Amoebiasis | Ascariasis & Filariasis |
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The diagram shows the structure of an antibody molecule. Which number shows the antigen binding site?

1. 1 2. 3
3. 4 4. 5
Subtopic:  Details of Immunity |
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Cirrhosis of liver is a complication of chronic abuse of:

1.  Alcohol 2.  Nicotine
3.  Morphine 4.  Benzodiazepines
Subtopic:  Drugs & Alcohol Abuse |
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Cancer is :
1. a disease caused by DNA viruses
2. caused by the multiplicity of virulent infections
3. a genetic disease caused by multiple mutational events
4. a hazard due to the occupation of an individual

Subtopic:  Cancer |
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Consider the given two statements:

I: Rhinovirus, the most common virus causing common cold has a tendency to affect the upper respiratory tract.
II: The mucosa associated lymphoid tissue is not present in the upper respiratory tract.

1. Both I and II are correct and II explains I
2. Both I and are correct but II does not explain I
3. I is correct and II is incorrect
4. Both I and II are incorrect

Subtopic:  Common Cold & Malaria Introduction |
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Consider the given two statements:

I:  The acquired immune response is called "adaptive".
II:  In acquired immunity, pathogen-specific receptors are "acquired" during the lifetime of the organism.

1. Both I and II are correct and II explains I.
2. Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I.
3. I is correct and II is incorrect.
4. Both I and II are incorrect.

Subtopic:  Human Immune System |

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Identify the incorrect statement regarding Entamoeba histolytica:

1.  Cysts of Entamoeba can survive for up to a month in soil or for up to 45 minutes under fingernails.
2.  Invasion of the intestinal lining results in bloody diarrhea.
3.  Infection remains confined to the gastrointestinal tract.
4.  Infections can sometimes last for years if there is no treatment.

Subtopic:  Amoebiasis |
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The occurrence of chills and fever in malaria is associated with:

1.  Rupture of hepatocytes during exo-erythrocytic cycle of the parasite
2.  Inoculation of the sporozoite by the mosquito bite into humans
3.  Release of haemozoin due to rupture of RBCs by the parasite
4.  Development of the adult trophozoite in the RBC
Subtopic:  Treatment & Life Cycle of Malaria |
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All the following diseases can be caused by a bacterial infection except:

1. Dysentery 2. Diphtheria
3. Plague 4. African sleeping sickness
Subtopic:  Introduction |
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The name Mary Mallon is associated with:

1.  Tuberculosis 2.  Typhoid
3.  Leprosy 4.  Rabies

Subtopic:  Typhoid Fever |
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