Human Body Systems and Structures Quiz
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What is the internal framework of the human body called?

Skeletal system

At what age does the human skeleton reach maximum density?

  • 30 years
  • 10 years
  • 20 years (correct)
  • 40 years

    • Which of the following is not a type of bone classification?

  • Round Bones (correct)
  • Irregular Bones
  • Long Bones
  • Flat Bones

    • What are the three types of muscles in the muscular system?

    <p>Skeletal, smooth, cardiac</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the circulatory system consist of?

    <p>Heart, blood vessels, and blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Veins carry blood away from the heart.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main organs of the digestive system include the mouth, stomach, and ________.

    <p>intestines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

    <p>To take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following food hygiene practices helps to ensure food safety?

    <p>Both A and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average requirement of sleep for an individual?

    <p>7 to 8 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of refuse with their descriptions:

    <p>Human excreta = Faeces &amp; urine Stable litter = Horse &amp; cow dung Industrial refuse = Chemical and toxic wastes Domestic refuse = Household garbage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which waste products are removed from the body called?

    <p>Excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the previous name of the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy before it was renamed in November 2003?

    <p>Department of Indian System of Medicine and Homeopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The National Cadet Corps (NCC) was awarded the Limca Book of Records for the smallest yoga performance by a single youth organization.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On which date is International Day of Yoga celebrated?

    <p>June 21</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the six major functions performed by the human skeleton?

    <p>Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a method to prevent insect-borne diseases? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Avoiding contact with wild rodents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of bones with their classifications:

    <p>Long Bones = Support and movement Short Bones = Stability Flat Bones = Protection of organs Irregular Bones = Complex shapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The human skeleton is composed of around ______ bones at birth.

    <p>300</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Early diagnosis can help prevent the spread of disease in patients.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action in case of contact with sick or dead animals?

    <p>Avoid contact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one method of disinfecting articles in contact with patients?

    <p>Using sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done in the case of protruding organs due to an abdominal injury?

    <p>Cover the organs with a moist, sterile dressing and do not push them back in.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is safe to apply ice to a snake bite area.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Burns may be caused by __________ or __________.

    <p>heat, chemical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vaccine is used to prevent rabies?

    <p>Rabipur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common treatment for a snake bite?

    <p>Make the victim lie down comfortably and apply a light constricting tourniquet above the bite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key sign of internal bleeding?

    <p>Cold clammy skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is used for making bricks?

    <p>Breeze</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of Soft Core?

    <p>Manure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Hard Core is used for metaling of roads.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of latrines are used in areas with a proper sewage system?

    <p>Flush Latrines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Bore Hole Latrine?

    <p>A circular hole dug in the ground with a depth of 4 to 8 meters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two important functions of a Water Seal Latrine?

    <p>Prevents access to flies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Soakage Pit?

    <p>Disposal of liquid refuse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Good health includes both physical and mental well-being.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of health?

    <p>Time Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one indicator of mental disorders?

    <p>Lack of courage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common disease spread through water?

    <p>Cholera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mental health does not affect physical health.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if someone is choking?

    <p>Bend the casualty's head and shoulders forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main causes of Asphyxia include drowning, hanging, suffocation, _____, electric shock, and certain diseases.

    <p>over dosage of drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Breathing occurs in three phases: inspiration, expiration, and pause.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done for a patient who is unconscious?

    <p>Make the patient lie down with head turned to one side and ensure fresh air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best position for a person suffering from breathing difficulties?

    <p>Sitting upright</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of gas is commonly inhaled that can lead to Asphyxia?

    <p>carbon monoxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In case of electric shock, the first step is to ____ the current.

    <p>switch off or break</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A traction splint is used for fractures of the pelvis.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of wounds with their descriptions:

    <p>Incised Wound = Caused by a clean, sharp-edged object Laceration = Irregular tear-like wounds caused by blunt trauma Abrasions = Superficial wounds where the top layer of skin is scraped off Puncture Wound = Caused by an object puncturing the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What day is declared by the UNO as the International Day of Yoga?

    <p>21 June</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Yoga has its origins in ancient China.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of dressing a wound?

    <p>To protect the wound from infection and promote healing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has yoga entered into in modern times?

    <p>Everyday lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the father of yoga?

    <p>Maharishi Patanjali</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the eight folds of yoga?

    <p>Siddhasana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Yoga is a team activity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some benefits reported by yoga practitioners?

    <p>Improved mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does regular yoga practice increase in the brain?

    <p>Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might yoga affect people with heart disease?

    <p>It may reduce high blood pressure, enhance rehabilitation, and lower cardiovascular risks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Yoga helps in reducing symptoms of __________.

    <p>neuro-psychiatric disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one psychological benefit of yoga?

    <p>Control over mind and body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which asana is said to help with insomnia, asthma, and hysteria?

    <p>Padmasana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Yoga can be detrimental to individuals with certain __________.

    <p>health problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of yoga is recommended for children under 16?

    <p>Meditation and simple breathing exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of Siddhasana?

    <p>To awaken the power of Kundalini</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Health and Hygiene Overview

    • Study material includes topics on Health & Hygiene, Judging Distances, Map Reading, and Obstacles.
    • Emphasizes the importance of first aid knowledge for saving lives.

    Structure and Functioning of the Human Body

    • The human body consists of complex systems requiring basic understanding for effective first aid.
    • Skeletal System: Composed of approximately 300 bones at birth, reduced to 206 in adulthood due to fusion.
    • Divided into Axial Skeleton (skull, rib cage, vertebral column) and Appendicular Skeleton (limbs, shoulder, and pelvic girdles).
    • Major functions of the skeleton: support, movement, protection, blood cell production, mineral storage, and endocrine regulation.
    • Muscular System: Includes skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles; responsible for body movement and blood circulation.
    • Muscles constitute about 50% of body weight; they form the flesh of the body.
    • Muscle types:
      • Voluntary (Skeletal): Attached to bones, responsible for joint movements; 47% of body weight.
      • Involuntary: Controlled by autonomic nervous system.
      • Cardiac: Found in the heart, striated but functionally involuntary.

    Organ Systems Overview

    • Circulatory System: Composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood; responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients while removing waste.

      • The heart is a four-chambered organ located in the thorax, weighing about 300g for males and 250g for females.
      • Blood vessels consist of arteries (carry blood away from the heart), capillaries (exchange of substances), and veins (bring blood back to the heart).

    • Respiratory System: Facilitates gas exchange, consisting of the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

    • Digestive System: Involves organs that process food, converting complex substances into simpler forms for absorption.

    • Excretory System: Manages waste removal; organs involved include the skin, lungs, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract.

    • Nervous System: Comprises the Central Nervous System (brain and spinal cord), Peripheral Nervous System (connects CNS to body), and Autonomic Nervous System (controls involuntary functions).

    Hygiene and Sanitation

    • Maintaining hygiene aids in preventing infections and promotes health in individuals and communities.
    • Personal Hygiene: Essential practices include sufficient sleep (7-8 hours), regular bathing, brushing teeth, and nail care.
    • Food Hygiene: Involves safety measures from food production to consumption; critical to prevent foodborne illnesses.
      • Five keys to safer food: Keep clean, separate raw and cooked, cook thoroughly, maintain safe temperatures, use safe water and materials.

    Specifics on Food Hygiene

    • Safe milk production involves healthy animals, clean handling, and proper pasteurization.
    • Meat and fish hygiene focus on freshness and sanitation to prevent food poisoning.
    • Eggs need washing to ensure hygiene, with fruits and vegetables requiring thorough washing before consumption.

    Sanitation

    • Definition focuses on maintaining clean living environments by managing waste and refuse.
    • Major waste types include human excreta, stable litter, dry refuse, and liquid wastes.
    • Various refuse disposal methods: filling, controlled tipping, incineration, composting, burial, and sorting.

    Disposal of Human Waste

    • Essential for preventing diseases and contamination of the environment.
    • Two systems exist:
      • Sewered Areas: Utilize flush latrines; require consistent water supply.
      • Unsewered Areas: Use domestic latrines, such as borehole and dug well latrines for natural waste management.

    Conclusion

    • Knowledge of body systems and hygiene practices is foundational for health, hygiene, and first aid skills development.
    • Ensures individual and community health standards are upheld through awareness and education.### Sanitation and Latrines
    • Sandy soil allows pit depths for latrines to be reduced to 1.5 to 2 meters.
    • Water seal latrines prevent flies and foul odors, with the RCA type being popular.
    • Deep trench latrines should be three feet wide, at least eight feet deep, and filled with soil upon camp departure to aid in decomposition.
    • Shallow trench latrines, for camps under a week, involve 3-foot long, 1-foot wide, and 2-foot deep trenches, filled after 24 hours.
    • Funnel urinals are typically used in camps and placed over soakage pits.
    • Soakage pits for liquid waste should measure 4 feet by 4 feet and 5 to 6 feet deep, filled with stones and bricks.
    • Solid waste disposal involves either burial or burning; municipal arrangements are recommended for garbage disposal.

    Sewage Treatment and Disposal

    • Effective sewage treatment includes screening, chambering, primary sedimentation, trickling filters, and activated sludge processes.
    • Disposal methods for untreated sewage include:
      • Sea outfall for coastal regions.
      • River outfall for towns near rivers.
      • Land treatment primarily for villages.
      • Oxidation ponds for sewage degradation.

    Physical and Mental Health

    • Health encompasses physical, mental, social well-being, adapting to changes, and managing stress.
    • Elements of good health include the absence of disease, efficient workability, stress endurance, cheerfulness, and well-being.
    • Components of health are physical activity, nutrition, limitations on alcohol and drugs, self-care, and adequate rest.
    • Regular physical activity enhances both physical and mental health, with a recommendation of 7-9 hours of quality sleep.

    Mental Health

    • Mental health influences emotions, relationships, stress management, and life choices; it's vital at every life stage.
    • Key indicators of mental disorders include social embarrassment, pessimism, undue anxiety, and irritability.
    • Improving mental health can be achieved through a stress-free environment, regular examinations, educational guidance, and extracurricular activities.

    Infectious and Contagious Diseases

    • Diseases result from abnormal conditions affecting structures or functions in the body, with classifications as:
      • Excremental diseases (e.g., typhus, dysentery) transmitted through human excreta.
      • Droplet infections (e.g., cold, influenza) spread through respiratory droplets.
      • Contact diseases (e.g., syphilis) require direct body contact.
      • Insect-borne diseases (e.g., malaria, dengue) transmitted by blood-sucking insects.
      • Water-borne diseases (e.g., cholera), arise from contaminated water sources.
      • Animal-borne diseases (e.g., rabies, anthrax) transmitted through animal interaction.

    Preventive Health Measures

    • Preventing excremental and water-borne diseases includes:
      • Disinfecting water and ensuring food hygiene.
      • Proper disposal of human waste.
    • Preventing droplet infections involves masks, adequate ventilation, and avoiding overcrowding.
    • Contact disease prevention includes patient segregation and early diagnosis.
    • Insect-borne disease prevention requires eliminating breeding sites and using insect repellents.
    • Ensuring a hygienic and clean environment is crucial in controlling disease spread.### Ionizing Radiation for Disinfection
    • Ionizing radiations include X-rays, gamma rays, beta rays, and ultraviolet radiation.
    • These methods are costly and unsuitable for small-scale applications.

    Alternative Disinfection Methods

    • Infrared rays and filtration can also be used for disinfection and sterilization.

    Chemical Agents for Sterilization

    • Common chemical agents include phenol, Savlon, potassium permanganate, and hydrogen peroxide.
    • Effectiveness is contingent upon the concentration used.

    Patient Feeding Guidelines

    • Serve clean, preferably boiled water, in covered containers.
    • Provide balanced, well-cooked meals that are hygienically prepared, using minimal oil and condiments.
    • Avoid serving stale or cold food, or food exposed to flies and insects.
    • Do not serve food sourced from restaurants or roadside vendors.

    Inoculations and Vaccinations

    • Vaccinations are offered for free under various government programs at Primary Health Centers or hospitals.
    • Important vaccines include:
      • Rabipur for Rabies
      • TAB for Typhoid
      • Hepatitis B vaccine
      • Tetanus Toxoid (TT)
      • Oral Polio vaccine

    Challenges in Diagnosing Infectious Causes

    • Chronic diseases often have multifactorial causes.
    • Environmental and genetic variations among populations complicate diagnosis.
    • New molecular and immunological techniques offer potential solutions.

    First Aid Fundamentals

    • First aid involves immediate assistance to preserve life and prevent worsening conditions.
    • Techniques are straightforward and typically use basic equipment, administered by laypeople until professional help arrives.

    Recognizing Internal Injuries

    • Symptoms of internal injuries include cold clammy skin, weak or rapid pulse, shallow breathing, pale face, and restlessness.
    • Internal trauma can often remain unnoticed until severe.

    Closed Chest Injuries

    • Serious nature due to critical organs in the chest cavity; always seek professional help.
    • Rib injuries can vary in severity and may lead to complications.

    Signs of Rib Injuries

    • Trouble breathing, tenderness at injury site, deformity, and possible blood in cough.

    Treatment for Closed Chest Injuries

    • Call for an ambulance, assist the victim into a comfortable position, and conduct a secondary survey.

    Open Chest Wounds

    • Identified by air escaping from the chest wall and possible sucking sounds.

    Treatment for Open Chest Wounds

    • Assess airway, call for assistance, and do not remove embedded objects.

    Abdominal Injuries

    • If organs are visible, cover them with a moist, sterile dressing without pushing them back in.

    Burns and Scalds

    • Burns can result from heat or chemical exposure; treatment includes rinsing and protecting the area.

    Snake Bites

    • Require rapid reassurance, application of a light constricting tourniquet, and quick evacuation for medical treatment.

    Treatment for Scorpion and Dog Bites

    • Similar to snake bite protocols, emphasizing wound cleaning and observing for rabies in dog bites.

    Foreign Bodies

    • In eyes, ears, or nose should not be removed forcefully, prompting immediate medical evaluation.

    Asphyxia Overview

    • Defined as impaired breathing leading to oxygen deprivation, with various causes including drowning and choking.
    • Treatment involves ensuring an open airway and administering artificial respiration if necessary.

    First Aid for Drowning

    • Clear air passages, provide artificial respiration, and keep the patient warm.

    First Aid for Electric Shock

    • Disconnect power source safely, check for breathing, and administer artificial respiration as needed.

    Insensibility and Unconsciousness

    • Caused by interruptions in brain function; treatments focus on maintaining an open airway and monitoring vital signs.

    Mouth to Mouth Respiration

    • A key method for artificial respiration, requiring a clean airway and a structured technique to deliver breaths effectively.

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