Lesson 21 Health and Diseases

Q1. Cancer of epithelial cells is called:

Carcinoma Sarcoma Leukaemia Lymphoma

Q2. Alcohol can immediately affect the:

Central nervous system Skeletal system only Hair follicles Nails

Q3. HIV can also be transmitted from an infected mother to her child through:

Pregnancy/childbirth or breastfeeding Normal conversation Shared books A handshake

Q4. Polyuria means excessive thirst.

True False

Q5. Long-term alcohol abuse can cause:

Liver damage Increased bone density Improved memory Stronger immunity always

Q6. AIDS is caused by HIV.

True False

Q7. A mass formed by abnormal uncontrolled cell growth is called a:

Tumour Neuron Hormone Antibody

Q8. Tobacco is obtained from plants of the genus:

Nicotiana Mangifera Oryza Solanum

Q9. Cancer of blood-forming tissues is commonly called:

Leukaemia Carcinoma Sarcoma Lipoma

Q10. Tobacco smoke contains carbon monoxide which reduces the blood's ability to carry:

Oxygen Glucose Calcium Urea