Causes of Diseases in Man: Introduction to Disease Causation
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What are the two main causes of diseases mentioned in the text?

Environmental factors and genetic factors

What are the different types of environmental causes of diseases discussed in the text?

Physical agents, chemicals, nutritional deficiencies & excesses, infections & infestations, immunological factors, psychogenic factors

How do nutritional deficiencies arise according to the text?

Nutritional deficiencies may arise due to poor supply, interference with absorption, inefficient transport, or defective utilization.

What are the different abnormalities of the immune system mentioned in the text?

<p>Hypersensitivity reaction, immunodeficiency, autoimmunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are psychogenic factors in relation to disease etiology?

<p>Mental stresses imposed by conditions of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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