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What are the pathogens of following diseases?
(a) Pneumonia (b) Measles (c) Elephantiasis

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To answer the question regarding the pathogens of the specified diseases, we will identify the causative agents for each disease one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Pathogen for Pneumonia:** - Pneumonia is primarily caused by bacteria. The main pathogens responsible for pneumonia include: - **Streptococcus pneumoniae**: This is the most common bacterial cause of pneumonia. - **Haemophilus influenzae**: This bacterium can also cause pneumonia, especially in children and individuals with weakened immune systems. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASES-REVISION EXERCISES (III. SHORT ANSWER TYPE - I QUESTIONS) (A. QUESTIONS FROM STATE BOARD EXAMINATIONS)
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  4. What are interferons? How do they check viruses?

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  5. Define vaccine. Who coined the term ?

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  6. "Liver suffers most from excessive drinking". Discuss the statement.

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  7. What is innate immunity? Mention any two types of innate immunity barr...

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  8. Innate immunity is a non-specific type of defense and consists of four...

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  9. Consumption of drug and alcohol affects the person's mental and physic...

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  10. Complete the table given below:

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  11. Write the various components of immune system.

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  12. VACCINATION AND IMMUNISATION

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  13. When is a tumour referred to as malignant?

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  14. How does amoebiasis occur in human beings?

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  15. Name the pathogen of amoebiasis. What are its preventive measures?

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  16. What are interferons? How they act?

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  17. Write a short note on vaccines.

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  18. What is the pathogen of ascariasis? How it can be controlled?

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  19. What are hallucinogens? Give an example.

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  20. What is autoimmunity? Name any one autoimmune disease of human beings.

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