Multiple Choice QuestionsThe joint of radio-ulna with the upper arm is
hinge joint
pivot joint
socket joint
none of these
Disease caused by deficiency of protein in children is
Obesity
Marasmus
Diabetes
Kwashiorkor
D.
Kwashiorkor
Kwashiorkor is caused by the deficiency of proteins in diet. It occurs in the age group of 1 to 5 years. Its symptoms are oedema (swelling of abdomen), thining of limbs, diarrhoea and retarded brain.
Obesity is caused by overeating and less physical inactivity. It is common in American adults and children. Symptoms include breathing disorders, dperession, diabetes etc.
Marasmus is the under-nourishment causing a child's weight to be significantly low for their age. Symptoms includes chronic diarrhea, respiratory infections, stunted growth etc.
Diabetes is a condition that impairs the body's ability to process blood glucose. Symptoms includes increased hunger, thirst, weight loss, extreme fatigue etc.
Abnormal growth of the tumor in cancer is due to
abnormal mitotic division
accumulation of body fluid
abnormal meiotic division
metastasis
When plants/animals are infected with virus, they may produce an anti-viral substance that is capable of inhibiting the multiplication of that virus. Identify the correct name ofthis substance
Virion
Antivirion
Antigen
Interferon
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