Match the following common infectious diseases with their causative agents:
Column A Column B
1. Tuberculosis A. Plasmodium
2. Malaria B. HIV
3. AIDS C. Salmonella
4. Typhoid D. Mycobacterium
Options:
1. 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A 2. 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
3. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D 4. 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C

Subtopic:  Typhoid Fever | AIDS | Common Diseases in Humans |
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The importance of colostrum lies in its high content of:
1. Immunoglobulins for passive immunity
2. Fat for energy
3. Lactose for digestion
4. Vitamin D for bone development
Subtopic:  Active & Passive Immunity |
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Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between the clinical features of pneumonia and the common cold?
1. Pneumonia is characterized by high fever, chills, and cough, while the common cold causes muscle aches and severe headache.
2. Pneumonia involves inflammation of the alveoli filled with fluid, causing difficulty breathing, whereas the common cold is a mild upper respiratory infection with a runny nose.
3. The common cold leads to severe respiratory distress, unlike pneumonia.
4. Pneumonia is caused by viruses only, while the common cold can be caused by various pathogens including bacteria.
Subtopic:  Pneumonia & Related Questions | Common Cold & Malaria Introduction |
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The difference between cell-mediated immunity and humoral immunity is:
I: Cell-mediated immunity involves B-cells while humoral immunity involves T-cells
II: Cell-mediated immunity is effective against pathogens inside the cells, while humoral immunity fights extracellular pathogens
III: Humoral immunity involves the production of antibodies, whereas cell-mediated immunity does not
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. I, II and III are correct
4. Only II and III are correct
Subtopic:  Details of Immunity |
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Consider the given two statements: 
Assertion (A): Proper vaccinations can significantly reduce the incidence of viral diseases such as hepatitis B. 
Reason (R): Vaccines stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies that are specific to the hepatitis virus.
   
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
3. (A) is True but (R) is False. 
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
Subtopic:  Active & Passive Immunity |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Individuals with AIDS exhibit low levels of T lymphocytes.
Reason (R): HIV targets and destroys CD4+ T lymphocytes, which are crucial for the immune system's ability to fight infections
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
Subtopic:  AIDS |
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Which statement about typhoid is NOT correct?
1. Mary Mallon, also known as Typhoid Mary, was the first identified asymptomatic carrier.
2. The Widal test is used for the diagnosis of typhoid.
3. Typhoid is caused by a virus.
4. Typhoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food and water.
Subtopic:  Typhoid Fever |
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Which type of antibody is primarily responsible for allergic reactions?
1. IgA 2. IgE
3. IgG 4. IgM
Subtopic:  Allergies & Autoimmunity |
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What is the rationale behind using immunotherapy for treating cancer?
1. To directly kill cancer cells through chemical agents.
2. To enhance the body's immune response against cancer cells.
3. To replace dysfunctional cells with healthy ones.
4. To suppress the immune system to prevent cancer cell growth.
Subtopic:  Cancer |
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Which of the following statements about the human immune system are correct?
I: It protects the body from pathogens like bacteria and viruses.
II: It involves a variety of cells and molecules working together.
III: Vaccines provide immunity by exposing the body to weakened or inactive forms of pathogens.
IV: Antibiotics directly target and kill white blood cells involved in the immune response.
1. I and II only
2. I, II, and III only
3. I, II, and IV only
4. I, II, III, and IV
Subtopic:  Human Immune System |
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