FA19
Ailments and Illnesses   
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Which parts of the body does  the condition ARTHRITIS       affect?
the joints
the muscles
the ligaments
the bone marrow
Which part of the body does   the condition ASTHMA affect?
the lungs
the nose
the throat
the stomach
Jaundice produces a noticeableyellowing of the skin. What   substance in the circulation  causes this?
Bile from the liver
Pancreatic juice
Excess of white blood cells
Bacteria
Removal of TONSILS is a fairlycommon operation. What is the function of the tonsils?
To combat airborne infections
They have no function
To secrete saliva
To prevent food being inhaled
If you had a BUNION, where    would it be?
on your big toe
on the sole of your foot
on a knee joint
on your elbow
What is the name of the acute illness caused by inflammationof the membranes sheathing thebrain and spinal cord?
Meningitis
Thrombosis
Peritonitis
Angina
If an illness is described as being "chronic", what does    this mean?
It lasts a long time
It is very serious
It could be fatal
There is no known cure
What is the name of the       condition resulting from an   infection in the socket from  which an eyelash grows?
A stye
Myopia
Psoriasis
Conjunctivitis
Which of these is NOT         infectious?                     Scarlet fever   Eczema        Diphtheria      Typhoid
Eczema
Scarlet fever
Diphtheria
Typhoid
What is the general meaning ofmedical words ending in         "....itis"?
inflammation of .....
an internal organ
malfunction of .....
disease of .....
Whereabouts in your body wouldyou have a "slipped disc"?
in your back (spine)
in your knee
in your shoulder
in your hip
The time between exposure to  an infectious disease and the development of the disease is known as what?
incubation period
gestation period
isolation
quarantine period
GLAUCOMA is a serious         condition which can occur in  middle and later life. Which  of the senses does it impair?
sight
hearing
sense of smell
all sensory nerves
"Loss of voice" during a cold is most often caused by       inflammation of what?
the larynx
the tonsils
the glands
the pharynx
Which common disease causes   inflammation of the salivary  glands and makes eating both  difficult and painful?
Mumps
Glandular fever
Whooping cough
Rubella (German Measles)
Which once fatal disease, can be caused by a dog bite? It israre in Great Britain but     common in many countries.
Rabies
Scabies
Herpes
Thrush
What is the name of the acute form of tonsillitis which     causes a fine rash, swollen   glands and sore throat?
Scarlet fever
Mumps
Measles
Pharyngitis
Conjunctivitis causes a       painful inflammation and it iseasily passed to others. What is conjunctivitis?
an eye infection
an infection of the inner ear
athlete's foot
an infection of a tooth socket
If someone was taking a kaolinmixture, what disorder would  they probably be suffering    from?
Diarrhoea
Minor burns
A strain or sprain
A cough
If a person's pancreas does   not produce sufficient insulinthey are said to be suffering from what condition?
Diabetes
Anaemia
Insulosis
Glaucoma
In which part of the eye can aCATARACT develop?
The lens
The retina
The eyelid
The iris
Which is WRONG?  A hysterical person  1) may hyperventilate  2) should be slapped on the      face  3) may be paralysed
should be slapped on the face
may be paralysed
may hyperventilate
None of them
What is the more common name  for involuntary inspiratory   spasm of the diaphragm causingsudden closure of the glottis?
Hiccups
Asphyxia
Tonsillitis
A "burp"
Contamination of wounds with  road dust or manure can cause the serious disease TETANUS.  What is another name for it?
Lockjaw
Cancer
Parkinson's disease
Haemophilia
What is the general name for  an abnormal protrusion of partof an organ through a gap in  the wall surrounding it?
Hernia or rupture
Ulcer
Pneumothorax
Prolapse