Definition of Health

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Define Community health.

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Who is considered the father of psychology?

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Name the causative agent of typhoid in humans.

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Explain the relationship between sanitation and disease.

Q. The term 'Health' is defined in many ways. The most accurate definition of the health would be:

1. Health is the state of body and mind in a balanced condition
2. Health is the reflection of a smiling face
3. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being
4. Health is the symbol of economic prosperity

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We should not let water stagnate near our surroundings. Give reason why?

Q. Epithelial tissues arise from which embryonic germ layer______.

1. Mesoderm
2. Ectoderm
3. Endoderm
4. All the above

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When is world health day celebrated?

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People usually keep Angethi/burning coal in their closed rooms during the winter season. Why is it advised to keep the door open?

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A person is unable to see objects distinctly at a greater distance than 10 metres. What defect of vision is he suffering from?

1. Myopia

2. Hypermetropia

3. Astigmatism

4. Presobyopia

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Which of the following are intimately related?

1. Disease and health

2. Body and health

3. Body and mind

4. Body and spiritual values

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Define immune system.

Q. Minamata disease is caused due to

1. oil spills in sea
2. biomagnification of DDT
3. accumulation of arsenic
4. biomagnification of mercury

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Why is the immune system essential for our health?

Q. Abruptly discontinuing regular doses of drugs by a person addicted to drugs will

1. instantly cure drug addiction
2. manifest unpleasant withdrawal syndrome
3. result in overnight improvement in academic performance
4. lead to liver cirrhosis

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Which parameters of health are difficult to measure?

Q. Discuss personal health and community health.

Q. African sleeping sickness is due to

1. Plasmodium vivax transmitted by the tsetse fly
2. Trypanosoma lewisi transmitted by bed bug
3. Trypanosoma gambiense transmitted by Glossina palpalis
4. Entamoeba gingivalis spread by housefly

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Write the short notes on sebaceous and sudoriferous glands.

Q. Mammary glands are modification of

1. Sweat glands
   
2. Meibomian glands
   
3. Sebaceous glands
   
4. None of the above
   

Q. What is the significance of health?

Q. Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis

1. is also known as espundia
2. leads formation of ulcers in blood vessels
3. is also known as oriental sores
4. known as kala-azar or dum dum fever

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A person who is asthmatic, always experiences increased asthmatic attacks in certain seasons. Which of the below conditions could be the actual reason?

1. Hot and humid environment

2. Eating fruits preserved in tin containers

3. Inhalation of seasonal pollen

4. Low temperature

Q. The first step for alcohol abuse cannot be due to

1. experimentation
2. transient pleasure
3. peer pressure
4. alcohol addiction

Q. Health is state of complete physical, mental, social well being and not merely absence of __________ or __________.

1. Dharma or Artha
2. Kama or Moksha
3. Disease or infirmity
4. Disease or Spirituality

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Give reasons for the following:

Fumigation of houses and drains helps to control dengue.

Q. State whether true / false
Health is a physical state where homeostasis is maintained.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following is not a common health problem in India?

1. Food and water borne diseases
2. Insect and air borne diseases
3. Professional hazards
4. None of the above
   

Q. Mention any 10 symptoms which shows that we are sick

Q. What are the basic conditions for good healths ?