Worksheetshuman health and diseases
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Identify the first line of defense in humans
skin
mucus coating
lysozyme secretion from eyes
all of the above
The interval between infection and appearance of symptoms of disease is known as
Penetration
Infection period
inoculation
incubation period
What is the protein coat and genetic material present in HIV?
ss RNA
ds RNA
ss DNA
ds DNA
Colostrum secreted from the mammary gland contains which type of antibodies?
IgM
IgD
IgE
IgA
What is the function of antigen?
lowers body temperature
kills harmful bacteria
triggers the immune system
is used as an antidote to the poison
A snake bite is treated with antivenom. This is an example of
artificially acquired active immunity
artificially acquired passive immunity
naturally acquired passive immunity
specific natural immunity
How is opium obtained?
Oryza sativa
Coffea arabica
Thea Sinensis
Papaver somniferum
Which of the following is the right match?
Bhang – Analgesic
Barbiturate – Tranquiliser
Cocaine – Opiate narcotics
Morphine – Hallucinogen
What are vaccines?
treated bacteria or viruses or one of their proteins
MHC (major histocompatibility complex) proteins
curative medicines
monoclonal antibodies
Where will you find the malaria parasite’s sporozoites?
Saliva of infected female Anopheles mosquito
Salivary glands of freshly moulted female Anopheles mosquito
Red blood corpuscles of humans suffering from malaria
Spleen of infected humans
