The yellow fluid, colostrum, is secreted by the mother during the initial days of ____.
Colostrum is secreted by mother during the initial days of lactation.
Question 422 of 446
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The use of vaccines and immunisation programmes have enabled us to control infectious diseases like polio, diphtheria, pneumonia and ____ to a large extent.
A large number of other infectious diseases like polio, diphtheria, pneumonia and tetanus have been controlled to a large extent by the use of vaccines.
Question 423 of 446
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The immediate adverse effects of drugs and alcohol abuse are manifested in the form of reckless behaviour, vandalism and ____.
Reckless behaviour, vandalism and violence (aggression) are immediate adverse effects.
Question 424 of 446
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In adolescents, anabolic steroid use may cause severe facial and body ____.
In the adolescent male or female, severe facial and body acne may result from steroid use.
Question 425 of 446
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Maintaining a balanced diet, personal hygiene, and regular ____ are very important to maintain good health.
Balanced diet, personal hygiene and regular exercise are very important to maintain good health.
Question 426 of 446
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The protozoan that causes malaria belongs to the genus ____.
Plasmodium, a tiny protozoan, is responsible for this disease.
Question 427 of 446
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In malaria, the stage that initially multiplies within the liver cells is the ____.
Plasmodium enters the human body as sporozoites (infectious form) and initially multiply within the liver cells.
Question 428 of 446
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The female ____ mosquito is the vector for filariasis.
The filarial worms are transmitted to a healthy person through the bite by the female mosquito vectors (often *Culex* are vectors for filariasis).
Question 429 of 446
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One of the effects of anabolic steroids in males is reduction of the size of the ____.
In males, effects include reduction of size of the testicles.
Question 430 of 446
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Acquired immunity is characterised by two properties: pathogen specificity and ____.
Acquired immunity is pathogen specific. It is characterised by memory.
