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Chapter 7: Human Health and Diseases — Online MCQ Test

ZOOLOGY · CLASS 12th · Tamil Nadu State Board
Practice Chapter 7: Human Health and Diseases with a free chapter-wise online MCQ test. This chapter covers: Exploring human pathology this chapter covers infectious diseases caused by bacteria viruses protozoa and fungi alongside lifestyle disorders cancer mechanics and drug abuse.. AI-generated questions from basic to board-exam level, with instant results and explanations.

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Chapter 7: Human Health and Diseases — Important Questions & Answers

Which of the following is a bacterial disease?
  • A. Malaria
  • B. Dengue
  • C. Typhoid
  • D. Amoebiasis
Answer: C. Typhoid
Typhoid is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. The other diseases are caused by a protozoan or viruses.
The vector responsible for transmitting malaria is the ______.
  • A. female Anopheles mosquito
  • B. male Culex mosquito
  • C. housefly
  • D. bedbug
Answer: A. female Anopheles mosquito
Malaria is transmitted by the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito. It carries the Plasmodium parasite from one person to another.
Which of the following is a correct match?
  • A. AIDS - Plasmodium
  • B. Dengue - Bacterium
  • C. Tuberculosis - Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • D. Ringworm - Virus
Answer: C. Tuberculosis - Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The other options are mismatched with their causative agents.
In HIV infection, which of the following cells is primarily affected?
  • A. Red blood cells
  • B. Helper T-lymphocytes
  • C. Platelets
  • D. Neurons
Answer: B. Helper T-lymphocytes
HIV primarily attacks Helper T-lymphocytes (CD4 cells), weakening the immune system. This makes the person vulnerable to opportunistic infections.
A person uses narcotic drugs repeatedly and becomes unable to function normally without them. This condition is best termed
  • A. immunity
  • B. tolerance only
  • C. drug dependence
  • D. vaccination
Answer: C. drug dependence
Drug dependence is the state in which a person requires the drug to feel normal and may experience withdrawal symptoms without it. It is a major feature of drug abuse.