Human Health and Disease


  1. If you suspect major deficiency of antibodies in a person to which of the following would you look for confirmatory evidence?









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    Serum globulins →It makes 2 to 3% of plasma proteins. The a and b - globulin sent with the hormones to transport them the g–globulin from antibodies.

    Correct Option: A

    Serum globulins →It makes 2 to 3% of plasma proteins. The a and b - globulin sent with the hormones to transport them the g–globulin from antibodies.


  1. Increased asthmatics attacks in certain seasons are related to









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    Pollen–grains of many species are responsible for some of the severe allergies and bronchial affliction in some people often lead to chronic respiratory disorders - asthma, bronchitis.

    Correct Option: B

    Pollen–grains of many species are responsible for some of the severe allergies and bronchial affliction in some people often lead to chronic respiratory disorders - asthma, bronchitis.



  1. Antibodies in our body are complex









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    Whenever our body gets attacked by some foreign invadors, our body’s immune system produces some chemicals to kill or to react against the invader. These chemicals are actually made up of carbohydrates & proteins i.e. glycoproteins called antibody.

    Correct Option: C

    Whenever our body gets attacked by some foreign invadors, our body’s immune system produces some chemicals to kill or to react against the invader. These chemicals are actually made up of carbohydrates & proteins i.e. glycoproteins called antibody.


  1. Short-lived immunity acquired from mother to foetus across placenta or through mother's milk to the infant is categorised as









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    Passive immunity.

    Correct Option: C

    Passive immunity.



  1. What is true about T-lymphocytes in mammals?









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    The lymphocytes which differentiate in the thymus are known as the T-lymphocytes. T-lymphocytes are responsible for the cellular immune response.

    Correct Option: C

    The lymphocytes which differentiate in the thymus are known as the T-lymphocytes. T-lymphocytes are responsible for the cellular immune response.