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Human Diseases

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Biology

Summary of Human Diseases for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Biology. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Health is not just the absence of disease but a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. However, various factors can disrupt the normal functioning of the human body, leading to diseases. This chapter explores different types of diseases, their causes, modes of transmission, sympt

Key Concepts

A disease is any condition

A disease is any condition that disrupts the normal structure or function of the body. It can be caused by pathogens, genetic defects, lifestyle facto

These are infectious diseases caused by

These are infectious diseases caused by pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and worms. They spread from person to person through air, w

These do not spread between people

These do not spread between people and include conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and deficiency diseases. They often result from lifesty

Pathogens are disease

Pathogens are disease-causing organisms like bacteria and viruses. Vectors like mosquitoes and houseflies carry and transmit these pathogens without g

Cancer is the uncontrolled growth

Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that can invade nearby tissues and spread to other organs. It results from genetic mutations cause

Learning Objectives

  • Define disease and classify it into congenital and acquired types
  • Differentiate between communicable and non-communicable diseases
  • Understand the roles of pathogens, parasites, vectors, and carriers
  • Describe the causes, symptoms, and prevention of major infectious diseases like malaria, dengue, tuberculosis, and AIDS
  • Explain non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and cancer

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Human Diseases covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Human Diseases — Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Biology?
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