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Human Health and Disease

Nagaland Board · Class 12 · Biology

Flashcards for Human Health and Disease — Nagaland Board Class 12 Biology. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Health and Disease Concepts

What is the modern definition of health according to WHO?

Answer

Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or physical fitness. It includes productivity, economic prosperity, longevity, and re

Card 2Health and Disease Concepts

What is the modern definition of health according to WHO?

Answer

Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or physical fitness. It includes productivity, economic prosperity, longevity, and re

Card 3Pathogens and Infectious Diseases

What are pathogens? Give examples of different types.

Answer

Pathogens are disease-causing organisms that harm the host by living in or on them. Examples include: Bacteria (Salmonella typhi), Viruses (Rhinovirus), Protozoa (Plasmodium), Fungi (Microsporum), and

Card 4Pathogens and Infectious Diseases

What are pathogens? Give examples of different types.

Answer

Pathogens are disease-causing organisms that harm the host by living in or on them. Examples include: Bacteria (Salmonella typhi), Viruses (Rhinovirus), Protozoa (Plasmodium), Fungi (Microsporum), and

Card 5Pathogens and Infectious Diseases

Describe the causative agent, symptoms, and transmission of Typhoid fever.

Answer

Causative agent: Salmonella typhi (bacterium). Symptoms: Sustained high fever (39-40°C), weakness, stomach pain, constipation, headache, loss of appetite. Transmission: Through contaminated food and w

Card 6Pathogens and Infectious Diseases

Describe the causative agent, symptoms, and transmission of Typhoid fever.

Answer

Causative agent: Salmonella typhi (bacterium). Symptoms: Sustained high fever (39-40°C), weakness, stomach pain, constipation, headache, loss of appetite. Transmission: Through contaminated food and w

Card 7Pathogens and Infectious Diseases

Explain the life cycle of Plasmodium and its role in malaria transmission.

Answer

Plasmodium enters humans as sporozoites through infected female Anopheles mosquito bite → multiplies in liver cells → attacks RBCs causing rupture → releases haemozoin (causes fever) → mosquito picks

Card 8Pathogens and Infectious Diseases

Explain the life cycle of Plasmodium and its role in malaria transmission.

Answer

Plasmodium enters humans as sporozoites through infected female Anopheles mosquito bite → multiplies in liver cells → attacks RBCs causing rupture → releases haemozoin (causes fever) → mosquito picks

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