Diseases MCQs for RAS
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Question 1 of 20
Which among the following combinations is an example of an autosomal aneuploidy rather than a sex-chromosome disorder?
Question 2 of 20
Assertion (A): Filariasis is often characterized by extreme and debilitating swelling in the lower extremities and scrotum. Reason (R): The pathogen Wuchereria bancrofti causes chronic inflammation and blocks the lymphatic vessels of the human body. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Question 3 of 20
Which specific vector is responsible for transmitting the protozoan Leishmania donovani, resulting in the disease characterized by the darkening of the skin and severe infection of the bone marrow?
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following diseases, caused by a virus belonging to the Flavivirus genus, is clinically marked by severe joint pain, requiring the Tourniquet test for diagnostic support?
Question 5 of 20
Assertion (A): The oral polio vaccine (OPV) is administered to protect the human central nervous system from paralysis. Reason (R): Poliovirus predominantly spreads via respiratory air droplets, directly invading the lungs before reaching the spinal cord.
Question 6 of 20
Regarding the transmission pathways of Polio, which of the following mechanisms is responsible for its propagation?
Question 7 of 20
Match List-I (Test) with List-II (Mechanism): List-I a. ELISA b. RT-PCR c. Mantoux Test List-II i. Subcutaneous PPD injection ii. Amplification of viral genetic material iii. Antigen-antibody interaction Choose the correct code:
Question 8 of 20
A dermatologist observes a patient experiencing a severe loss of physical sensation in their extremities accompanied by distinctive skin spots. The patient has a history of prolonged close physical contact with an affected individual. Which treatment protocol is standard for this specific bacterial infection?
Question 9 of 20
Which combination of diagnostic tests is specifically employed to confirm the depletion of the immune system caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
Question 10 of 20
Which of the following conditions is primarily characterized by Trisomy 13?
Question 11 of 20
Assertion (A): General symptoms of communicable diseases such as fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, and severe body ache are direct manifestations of the human immune system's active defense mechanism. Reason (R): The pathogenesis process involves the pathogen entering the body, reaching a specific target organ, and multiplying rapidly, which forces the immune system to initiate an inflammatory and physiological response to combat the threat.
Question 12 of 20
The ancient medical philosophy championed by Hippocrates and the early Indian Ayurveda system fundamentally rooted their understanding of human health in which conceptual framework?
Question 13 of 20
Hemophilia is characterized clinically by the severe failure of blood to undergo normal coagulation. Genetically, why is this condition technically classified as a "Mendelian" disorder rather than a "Chromosomal" disorder?
Question 14 of 20
Which of the following specific groups of bacterial diseases is transmitted exclusively through the inhalation of airborne respiratory droplets expelled by an infected host?
Question 15 of 20
A 16-year-old female presents to an endocrinologist due to a lack of pubertal development and significantly short stature. Karyotype analysis reveals a 45, XO configuration. Based on this genetic profile, what is the primary clinical concern regarding her reproductive health?
Question 16 of 20
The VDRL test is a widespread serological screening tool utilized primarily to detect which of the following sexually transmitted diseases?
Question 17 of 20
During the life cycle of the Malaria parasite within the human body, the periodic episodes of intense chills and high fever are specifically triggered by the release of which toxic substance?
Question 18 of 20
Color blindness is a well-documented Mendelian genetic disorder that severely impairs an individual's visual perception capabilities. Based on its underlying genetic mechanism, what are the specific definitive characteristics of this disorder?
Question 19 of 20
Assertion (A): The DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course) strategy involves healthcare workers physically observing patients as they take their anti-tuberculosis medications. Reason (R): This strict observation protocol ensures complete adherence to the drug regimen, which is absolutely vital to prevent the bacterium from mutating into a Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) strain.
Question 20 of 20