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Mention the possible causes that you can think of when a baby is suffering from diarrhoea, while other babies in the same locality do not. Which among them will you rate as immediate cause and what term is given to other causes?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Immediate Cause:** - The immediate cause of diarrhea in the baby could be the presence of a pathogenic microorganism (such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites) that has entered the baby's body. This could happen through contaminated food or water. 2. **Consider Other Possible Causes:** - **Weak Immune System:** The baby may have a weaker immune system compared to other babies in the locality, making them more susceptible to infections and illnesses like diarrhea. - **Contaminated Food or Water:** The baby might have consumed food or water that was specifically contaminated, leading to diarrhea while other babies did not consume the same contaminated sources. ...
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MTG IIT JEE FOUNDATION-WHY DO WE FALL ILL?-EXERCISE (SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (SHORT ANSWER TYPE))
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  2. Classify the Heart disease as infectious or non-infectious

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  3. Classify the Pneumonia as infectious or non-infectious

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  4. Classify the Cancer as infectious or non-infectious

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  5. Name any three diseases transmitted through vectors.

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  6. List various causes and signs and symptoms of diseases.

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  7. List various ways through which AIDS spreads ?

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  8. Name two symptoms of tuberculosis of lungs.

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  9. Explain symptoms of Malaria

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  10. Explain mode of transmission of Diarrhoea

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  11. Explain mode of transmission of Hepatitis

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  12. Explain the methods of prevention of malaria.

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  13. List any three preventive measures of AIDS disease.

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  14. Why a person suffering from AIDS becomes sick freqently ?

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  15. What is an antibiotic? Give two examples.

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  17. Describe the mechanism of action of antibiotics.

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  20. Differentiate between personal health and community health

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