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Hunger and dehydration - class-VIII

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Instantaneous source of energy is
  1. Proteins

  2. Fats

  3. Nucleic acids

  4. Glucose


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glucose is a monomer that after ingestion, does not gets digested and directly gets absorbed and converted into energy. Therefore, glucose is an instantaneous source of energy.

Protein, Fats, and Nucleic acid don't get directly converted into energy. So, they are not the instantaneous source of energy. 
So, the correct option is (D).

ORS contain

  1. Carbohydrate

  2. Electrolyte

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oral rehydration solution is a mixture of salt and sugar available in powder or solution form given to people suffering from dehydration\rapid loss of water from the body due to Diarrhea or vomiting.

The best way to avoid dehydration is

  1. Drink only water

  2. Medications

  3. Have balanced diet

  4. Drink plenty of fluids


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of fluids and eat foods high in water such as fruits and vegetables. Letting thirst be your guide is an adequate daily guideline for most healthy people. Fluids can be obtained not just from water but also from other beverages and foods. But, if you're exercising, do not wait for thirst to keep up with your fluids. 

................... can cause dehydration.

  1. Typhoid

  2. Cholera

  3. Diarrhoea

  4. Fever


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Diarrhoea is rapid loss of water from the body in the form of  stools and vomiting, that happens due to bacterial infection

So, the correct answer is 'Diarrhoea'

Which is to be taken to prevent dehydration due to diarrhoea?

  1. Rice

  2. Vitamin pills

  3. Bread

  4. Boiled and filtered water with some salt and sugar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In diarrhoea there is increased bowel movements because of the  reduced absorption of fluids in the intestine which leads to excessive loss of water and dehydration. It spreads through the contaminants in the water. To prevent dehydration and contamination it is advised to have boiled water with some salt and sugar.

So, the correct answer is option D.

Seema is feeling weak and dizzy. Her father gave her magical drink and she felt energetic. What is that magical drink?

  1. Sugar solution only

  2. Salt solution only

  3. Sugar and salt solution

  4. Plain water


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Dehydration happens when the body doesn't have as much water as it needs. Symptoms include increased thirst, headache, dry skin, dizziness, sleepiness, decreased urine output, dry mouth, etc. Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is a type of fluid replacement used to prevent and treat dehydration. It involves drinking water with modest amounts of sugar and salts.
So, the answer is C.

The best treatment for dehydration is replacement of

  1. Lost fluids

  2. Lost appetite

  3. Saline

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The only effective treatment for dehydration is to replace lost fluids and lost electrolytes. The best approach to dehydration treatment depends on age, the severity of dehydration and its cause. 

 What is actually slightly lost during dehydration?

  1. Sodium Chloride

  2. Potassium Chloride

  3. Calcium Chloride

  4. Calcium Sulphate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dehydration is the loss of fluid from the body. There are many reasons for dehydration, including heatstroke, strenuous exercise, kidney disease, vomiting and diarrhea and chronic conditions like diabetes. The symptoms of dehydration include dry lips and mouth, rapid heart rate and decreased urine output. Dehydration can affect the concentration of the body's electrolytes, causing a fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Sodium is one of the electrolytes most closely linked to the body's fluid balance, since water tends to go to the areas of higher sodium concentration. Dehydration can cause hyponatremia, or low sodium levels, or hypernatremia, or high sodium levels. Symptoms of low sodium include headache, nausea and vomiting, confusion and fatigue. High sodium can cause increased thirst, confusion and muscle twitching and can lead to seizures and coma.

Workers in deep mines usually suffer from dehydration because

  1. Water is lost due to evaporation.

  2. Water is lost due to defeacation.

  3. Water is lost in the form of urines.

  4. Water is lost along with salts in the form of sweat.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mine sites are often described as being hotter than hell. The hot ambient temperatures, long days and extended work cycles often experienced by mining workers are sweltering and this causes a gradual increase in the accumulation of dehydration in workers. Dehydration along with the loss of water also cause loss of electrolytes (salts). Electrolytes play a vital role in muscle contraction, nerve reactions and regulating fluid levels. Imbalance of these electrolytes can cause fatigue and muscle weakness, dizziness, nausea and sometimes fainting. Some of the common symptoms for mild to moderate dehydration are thirst, dry mouth, fatigue, tiredness, decreased urination and urination dark in colour, dry skin, headache, dizziness, and lack of concentration. If the symptoms of dehydration are ignored it can escalate to heat exhaustion and heat stroke which can be life threatening. So, it is important for workers to be proactive in preventing dehydration when working in high risk environment like mining.

............ refers to a deficit of total body water with accompanying disruptions of metabolic processes.

  1. Malaria

  2. Dehydration

  3. Typhoid

  4. Tuberculosis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dehydration refers to a deficit of total body water, with an accompanying disruption of metabolic processesTo prevent dehydration, one has to drink plenty of fluids and eat foods high in water such as fruits and vegetables. There are other preventive measures as well which include avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages, they increase dehydration. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Workers in deep mines suffer usually from dehydration because water is lost

  1. Along with salts in the form of sweat

  2. Due to evaporation

  3. Due to defaecation

  4. Due to urination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mine sites are often described as being hotter than hell. The hot ambient temperatures, long days and extended work cycles often experienced by mining workers are sweltering and this causes a gradual increase in the accumulation of dehydration in workers. Dehydration along with the loss of water also cause loss of electrolytes (salts). Electrolytes play a vital role in muscle contraction, nerve reactions and regulating fluid levels. Imbalance of these electrolytes can cause fatigue and muscle weakness, dizziness, nausea and sometimes fainting. Some of the common symptoms for mild to moderate dehydration are thirst, dry mouth, fatigue, tiredness, decreased urination and urination dark in colour, dry skin, headache, dizziness, and lack of concentration. If the symptoms of dehydration are ignored it can escalate to heat exhaustion and heat stroke which can be life threatening. So it is important for workers to be proactive in preventing dehydration when working in high risk environment like mining.

ORS is given in case of .................... infection/s

  1. Vibrio cholerae

  2. Entamoeba histolytica

  3. Clostridium botulinum

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Season change increases the chance of various infection like cholera, dysentery, food poisoning, respiratory tract infections, gastrointestinal infections (acute gastroenteritis) etc which are characterized by the dehydration and diarrhea. The use of oral rehydration solutions (ORS) can help the body to regain lost minerals or electrolyte and water. ORS contain specific concentrations of carbohydrate, sodium, potassium, chloride, base (as citrate, acetate or lactate) with a defined osmolarity (240-300 mOsm/L). ORS function to support the coupled transport of sodium and glucose across the bowel wall (intestinal brush border), along with water, into systemic circulation. Systemic absorption of water and electrolytes is maximized when the ratio of carbohydrate to sodium is approximately 1:1.

Dehydration occurs when _______ exceeds _________

  1. Face water intake, face water loss

  2. Face water loss, face water intake

  3. Body water content, face water loss

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dehydration refers to a deficit of total body water, with an accompanying disruption of metabolic processesIt results from the loss of water and important electrolytes from the body, including potassium, sodium, chloride and many other minerals. It occurs when face water loss exceeds face water intake. To prevent dehydration, one has to drink plenty of fluids and eat foods high in water such as fruits and vegetables. There are other preventive measures as well which includes avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages, they increase dehydration. Wear light colored, absorbent, loose fitting clothing. Stay in cool, shades areas when possible, protect your skin with sun block. It can be treated with the help of using an oral rehydration solution which are easily available in chemists shops. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

In minor dehydration, which of the following can be helpful?

  1. Sea water

  2. Ethanol

  3. Fresh water

  4. Any water can be helpful


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dehydration refers to a deficit of total body water, with an accompanying disruption of metabolic processesIt results from the loss of water and important electrolytes from the body, including potassium, sodium, chloride and many other minerals. To prevent dehydration, one has to drink plenty of fluids and eat foods high in water such as fruits and vegetables. There are other preventive measures as well which includes avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages, they increase dehydration. Wear light colored, absorbent, loose fitting clothing. Stay in cool, shades areas when possible, protect your skin with sun block. It can be treated with the help of using an oral rehydration solution which are easily available in chemists shops. Minor rehydration can be treated easily by drinking fresh water. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

In dehydration, deficiency of .......... is seen.

  1. Proteins

  2. Carbohydrate

  3. Ions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dehydration refers to a deficit of total body water, with an accompanying disruption of metabolic processes. It results from the loss of water and important electrolytes from the body, including potassium, sodium, chloride and many other minerals. To prevent dehydration, one has to drink plenty of fluids and eat foods high in water such as fruits and vegetables. There are other preventive measures as well which include avoiding alcohol and caffeinated beverages, they increase dehydration. Wear light colored, absorbent, loose fitting clothing. Stay in cool, shades areas when possible, protect your skin with sun block. It can be treated with the help of using an oral rehydration solution which is easily available in chemists shops.Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Drinking too much of water can lead to

  1. Vomiting

  2. Bloating

  3. No change

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Keep in mind that drinking too much not only can cause bloating and discomfort but also may lead to a potentially fatal condition in which your blood sodium becomes too low. This occurs when you drink more fluids than you lose through sweating. 

Identify the factors causing dehydration.

  1. Hot and humid weather

  2. Habitation at high altitude

  3. Chronic illness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dehydration refers to a deficit of total body water, with an accompanying disruption of metabolic processes. It results from the loss of water and important electrolytes from the body, including potassium, sodium, chloride and many other minerals. The major factors which cause dehydration are Hot and Humid weather, habitation at high altitude and chronic illness. To prevent dehydration, one has to drink plenty of fluids and eat foods high in water such as fruits and vegetables. There are other preventive measures as well which include avoiding alcohol and caffeinated beverages, they increase dehydration. Wear light colored, absorbent, loose fitting clothing. Stay in cool, shades areas when possible, protect your skin with sun block. It can be treated with the help of using an oral rehydration solution which is easily available in chemists shops. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Glucose solution gives immediate strength even

  1. By quick digestion.

  2. Without digestion.

  3. By slow digestion.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Patients are given glucose by drip instead of food because the drip directly deposits the glucose into the bloodstream and hence the body parts get the glucose in a matter of minutes, but if it is given through food the glucose's energy would reach the body parts only after the digestion process and this will take a longer time. Hence to provide the patient with instant energy drip is chosen over food

So, the correct answer is 'Without digestion'.

If the condition of the patient is very bad due to dehydration the patient is put on a

  1. Blood drip.

  2. Glucose drip.

  3. Water drip.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Patients are given glucose by drip (during dehydration) instead of food because the drip directly deposits the glucose into the bloodstream and hence the body parts get the glucose in a matter of minutes, but if its given through food the glucose's energy would reach the body parts only after the digestion process and this will take a longer time. Hence to provide the patient with instant energy drip is chosen over food.

So, the correct answer is 'Glucose drip'.

Glucose drip is given for instant

  1. Weakness.

  2. Energy.

  3. Strength.

  4. Both B and C.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Patients are given glucose by drip instead of food because the drip directly deposits the glucose into the bloodstream and hence the body parts get the glucose in a matter of minutes, but if its given through food the glucose's energy would reach the body parts only after the digestion process and this will take a longer time. Hence to provide the patient with instant energy drip is chosen over food.

So, the correct answer is 'Both B and C'.

Amount of water present inside human body cells is about

  1. 15 litres

  2. 5 litres

  3. 25 litres

  4. 10 litres


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • About 60% of human body weight is due to water and is mainly present within the cells of the body.
  • Intracellular fluid (within the cell) constitutes about 2/3 of body water.
  • Eg- In a person weighing 72 kg, 40 litres of fluid is present in the body out of which about 25 litres of water is present in the intracellular region (within the cells).
  • So, the correct answer is '25 litres'.

A person is given a ............. when he has loose motion and vomiting.

  1. Salt solution

  2. Glucose solution

  3. ORS

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Vomiting and lose motion causes dehydration. Hence, the intake of fluids to maintain the electrolytes is balanced. Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is a type of fluid replacement used to prevent and treat dehydration, especially due to diarrhoea. It involves drinking water with modest amounts of sugar and salts, specifically sodium and potassium.

So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

In extremely serious situations, fluids should be given

  1. Orally

  2. Intradermally

  3. Intravenously

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Children and adults who are severely dehydrated should be treated by emergency personnel arriving in an ambulance or in a hospital emergency room, where they can receive salts and fluids through a vein (intravenously) rather than by mouth. Intravenous hydration provides the body with water and essential nutrients much more quickly than oral solutions, do something that's essential in life-threatening situations. 

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