Journey through Ancient Medical Systems
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Health was traditionally believed to be a balance of certain 'humors'. This belief was held by which of the following?

  • Indian Ayurveda system of medicine (correct)
  • Early Greeks like Hippocrates
  • William Harvey
  • Modern biologists

    • Who discovered blood circulation using experimental method?

  • Indian Ayurveda system of medicine
  • Modern biologists
  • Hippocrates
  • William Harvey (correct)

    • What did the discovery of blood circulation and demonstration of normal body temperature disprove?

  • The role of infections in health
  • The importance of genetics in health
  • The idea of 'humors' affecting health (correct)
  • The relationship between mind and health

    • According to biology, what influences our immune system and maintains our health?

    <p>Mind and mental state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main factors that can affect health according to the text?

    <p>Genetic disorders, infections, and lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is health defined in the text?

    <p>State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the benefits of good health mentioned in the text?

    <p>Increased productivity and economic prosperity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of balanced diet, personal hygiene, and regular exercise according to the text?

    <p>They are important for maintaining good health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the historical significance of yoga mentioned in the text?

    <p>It has been practiced since ancient times to achieve physical and mental health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the discovery of blood circulation by William Harvey disprove?

    <p>The idea of 'humors' affecting health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of diseases are easily transmitted from one person to another?

    <p>Infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major cause of death among non-infectious diseases?

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

    What are some of the common signs and symptoms of a disease?

    <p>Fever and cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of drug and alcohol abuse on our health?

    <p>Adverse effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some measures necessary for achieving good health?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease mentioned in the text is fatal?

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

    What are the two broad groups into which diseases can be grouped?

    <p>Infectious and non-infectious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of vaccination (immunisation) according to the text?

    <p>Prevention of infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of proper disposal of wastes in achieving good health?

    <p>Prevention of infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of cancer on mortality?

    <p>Major cause of death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a pathogen in the text?

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

    What is the common way that Salmonella typhi enters the human body?

    <p>Through the small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with typhoid fever?

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

    What is the name of the test used to confirm typhoid fever?

    <p>Widal test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria are responsible for pneumonia in humans?

    <p>Streptococcus pneumoniae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the body does pneumonia infect?

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

    What is the nickname given to Mary Mallon in relation to typhoid fever?

    <p>Typhoid Mary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a preventive measure against diseases caused by pathogens?

    <p>Consuming raw meat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of typhoid fever in severe cases?

    <p>Intestinal perforation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two ways that pathogens can enter our body?

    <p>Through the bloodstream and digestive system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with pneumonia?

    <p>Muscle aches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the common cold transmitted from an infected person to a healthy person?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is caused by a protozoan?

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

    Which species of Plasmodium causes the most serious type of malaria?

    <p>P. falciparum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the malarial parasite complete its life cycle?

    <p>Human to mosquito transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the female Anopheles mosquito in the transmission of malaria?

    <p>It carries the Plasmodium sporozoites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the common cold?

    <p>High fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long do the symptoms of the common cold usually last?

    <p>3-5 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the common cold transmitted through contaminated objects?

    <p>Through touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the vector for the transmission of malaria?

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

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