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What is the primary function of the parts of the internal ear indicated in Figure 2.12?
What is the result of structural deformities or diseases of the ears?
What is the function of chemoreceptors in the tongue?
What is the purpose of a hearing aid?
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What is the role of saliva in the detection of taste?
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What are the small projected structures seen on the surface of the tongue?
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What is the primary organ affected by tuberculosis?
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How does the Mycobacterium tuberculosis pathogen spread to others?
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What is the purpose of the BCG vaccine?
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What is the characteristic feature of a virus?
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How does a virus multiply?
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What type of disease is Nipah?
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What is the primary cause of cretinism?
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Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with myxoedema?
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What is the main function of iodine in relation to thyroxine?
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Which of the following conditions is characterized by a high metabolic rate and weight loss?
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What is the effect of thyroxine deficiency on the body?
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What is the term for the enlargement of the thyroid gland due to iodine deficiency?
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Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission of HIV?
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What is the major symptom of Hepatitis?
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Which of the following diseases is transmitted through mosquitoes?
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What is the cause of an increase in the level of bilirubin in blood in Hepatitis?
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Which of the following is a common symptom of Hepatitis?
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What is a mode of transmission of certain types of Hepatitis?
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What is a common scenario that can lead to the spread of various communicable diseases?
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What is the primary mode of transmission of diseases depicted in Illustration 4.1?
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What is a significant consequence of floods in terms of disease spread?
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What is the role of microorganisms in the context of diseases?
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What is a crucial step in preventing the spread of communicable diseases in flood-affected areas?
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What is a potential outcome of inadequate disease prevention measures in flood-affected areas?
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