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Human Health and Disease — Revision Notes

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Biology

Human Health and Disease revision notes for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Biology: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Health, Disease and Common.

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1. Health, Disease and Common Infectious Diseases

  • Health is not just the absence of disease or physical fitness; it includes physical, mental and social well-being.
  • Good health depends on balanced diet, personal hygiene, regular exercise, clean water, proper rest and safe habits.
  • Diseases are broadly of two types: infectious and non-infectious.
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2. Immunity and the Human Immune System

  • Immunity is the overall ability of the host to fight disease-causing organisms.
  • Immunity is of two types: innate immunity and acquired immunity.
  • Innate immunity is present at birth and is non-specific.
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3. AIDS and HIV Infection

  • AIDS stands for Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome.
  • AIDS is acquired during the lifetime of a person and is not congenital.
  • AIDS was first reported in 1981 and has killed more than 25 million persons.
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4. Cancer

  • Cancer is a major cause of death and is due to uncontrolled cell division.
  • Normal cells show contact inhibition, so their growth stops when they touch neighbouring cells.
  • Cancer cells lose contact inhibition and keep dividing.

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What are the important topics in Human Health and Disease for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Biology?
Key topics in Human Health and Disease include Health, Disease and Common Infectious Diseases, Immunity and the Human Immune System, AIDS and HIV Infection, Cancer. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Human Health and Disease for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 55 practice questions on Human Health and Disease. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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