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Questions Related to health and hygiene

Mark the method by which you can take care of your nails.

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  1. Avoid using low quality nail polish and nail polish remover.

  2. Apply emollients.

  3. Both A and B.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
We should take care of our nails by : 
  • Keeping fingernails dry and clean. This prevents bacteria from growing under your fingernails. Practice good nail hygiene. Use sharp manicure scissors or clippers. Use moisturizer and emollients. Apply a protective layer. Avoid using low-quality nail polish and nail polish remover. Hence, the method by which you can take care of your nails is by Avoid using low-quality nail polish and nail polish remover and Apply emollients. 
 So, the correct answer is 'both A and B'.

Maintaining personal hygiene is important because

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  1. Lack of oral hygiene causes oral thrush and dental caries.

  2. Poor personal hygiene may causes foul smelling.

  3. Poor personal hygiene affects the appearance of an individual.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • The Importance of Good Personal Hygiene is for the maintaining of personal hygiene as it is necessary for many reasons like for personal, social, health, psychological or simply as a way of life. 
  • Keeping a good standard of hygiene helps to prevent the development and spread of infections, illnesses and bad odours. Hence, Maintaining personal hygiene is important because Lack of oral hygiene causes oral thrush and dental caries, Poor personal hygiene may cause foul smelling and Poor personal hygiene affects the appearance of an individual.
 So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

What causes tooth decay?

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  1. Acid

  2. Alkaline

  3. Caffeine

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks, levels of acid in food and not cleaning your teeth well. 
  • Cavities and tooth decay are among the world's most common health problems.  
  • Sugar isn't the only culprit when it comes to tooth decay. High levels of acid in everyday foods and drinks can be just as harmful. From oranges to wine, high-acid foods and drinks can wear away your teeth, causing decay, sensitivity and discolouring. Hence,  Acid causes tooth decay.
  So, the correct answer is 'acid'.

Massage of skin improves

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  1. Digestion

  2. Blood circulation

  3. Excreation

  4. Respiration

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • Massage helps to reduce tension in the skin and adjoining tissues as well as increasing its circulation and improve its nutrition.
  •  Massage can help to re-moisturize and soften dry skin. Increases sebum (natural oils produced by your skin) production, helping improve your skin's suppleness. Hence, Massage of the skin improves Blood circulation.
 So, the correct answer is 'Blood circulation'.

How should one take care of their nose and ear?

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  1. The discharges from the nose and ear are common and it should be removed frequently.

  2. Clean the nose and ear once a month.

  3. Should always apply pressure to remove dry materials from the nose and ear. It can be removed by wet cloth or cotton.

  4. Do not use sharp objects to remove wax from the ear. It may tear the tympanic membrane and cause hearing impairment.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • We should take care of our nose and ear by: 
Clean your ear and nose regularly. Cotton buds and salt water are simple yet effective for cleaning and washing your nostrils and use of the sharp object for cleaning of ear and nose should be avoided. Maintain a good humidity level. Avoid dusty rooms. Avoid cigarette smoke. Hence, one should take care of their nose and ear by not using sharp objects to remove wax from the ear. It may tear the tympanic membrane and cause hearing impairment. 
So, the correct answer is 'Do not use sharp objects to remove wax from the ear. It may tear the tympanic membrane and cause hearing impairment'.

A person needs .......... hours of sleep to maintain health.

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  1. 11-14

  2. 14-18

  3. 7-9

  4. 7-11

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A normal person needs 7-9 hours of sleep to have a healthy life because less than this can alters insulin resistance, which is associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Various other risk factors are associated with deprived sleeping conditions like obesity. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

An individual is prone to ............................ due to inadequate sleep.

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  1. Fever

  2. Strong bones

  3. Diabetes

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lack of sleep can lead to a number of issues in an individual. These include stress, increased risk of diabetes, heart problems and obesity. Therefore, (c) is the correct answer. 

Basal metabolic rate is minimum energy required during

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  1. Work

  2. Walking

  3. Rest

  4. Sitting

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Correct Option: C

Comminuted fractures are those in which

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  1. A bone breaks into many pieces and some of the pieces are without blood circulation.

  2. A bone breaks into two parts.

  3. A bone breaks into many parts.

  4. A small piece of bone breaks.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • A fracture is a medical condition in which there is a partial or complete break in the continuity of the bone.
  • Comminuted fractures are those in which a bone breaks into many pieces and some of the pieces are without blood circulation.
  • These types of fractures occur after high impact trauma such as vehicular accidents.
  • These types of fractures take a minimum of 3 months to recover.
  • So, the correct answer is ''A bone breaks into many pieces and some of the pieces are without blood circulation'.

Which of the following is an example of an ester?

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  1. Fats

  2. Oils

  3. Starch

  4. Both A and B

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lipids (fats and oils) are compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen where ratio of hydrogen and oxygen is less than that of the water. Lipids are esters of fatty acids and alcohol which form emulsion with water but are soluble in organic solvents. They are esters of three molecules of fatty acids and one molecule of trihydric alcohol glycerol, e.g., ghee, butter, cholesterol, carotene, eucalyptus oil.