Allergy is due to:
1. the release of cytokines like interferons by natural killer cells
2. the release of histamine and serotonin like chemicals in tissue by basophils
3. the release of lysozyme into the body fluids in response to allergens
4. the release of histamine and serotonin like chemicals in tissue by mast cells
 

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Which one of the following is a hallucinogenic drug?
1. Caffeine
2. Morphine
3. Lysergic acid diethylamide
4. Opium
Subtopic:  Drugs & Alcohol Abuse |
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Identify the molecules (a) and (b) shown below and select the right option giving their source:
(a)
(b)  
  
Molecule Source Use
1. (a) Etropine Athropa belladona Accelerates the transport of dopamine
2. (b) Diacetylmorphine Cannabis Sativa Depressant and slows down body functions
3. (a) Cannabinoid Erythroxylum coca Produces hallucinations
4. (b) Morphine Papaver somniferum Sedative and painkiller
 
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Assertion (A): Both mind and mental health can affect health.
Reason (R): Mind influences, through our neural system and endocrine system, our immune system.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Introduction |
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Assertion (A): An antibody is represented as H2L2.
Reason (R): An antibody molecule has two heavy chains and two light chains.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Details of Immunity |
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Assertion (A): Recombinant DNA Technology has not contributed much to the greater availability of immunization.
Reason (R): RDT has allowed the production of antigenic polypeptides of pathogens.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Active & Passive Immunity |
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Assertion (A): AIDS patients are not isolated from family and society.
Reason (R): AIDS spreads through mere touch and physical contact.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  AIDS |
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Assertion (A): Smoking and drug habits are more likely to be taken up during adolescence.
Reason (R): It is best to identify the situations that may push an adolescent towards the use of drugs or alcohol.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Drugs & Alcohol Abuse |
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Assertion (A): Antibody-mediated immune response is called the humoral immune response.
Reason (R): Antibodies are found in the lymph.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Details of Immunity |
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Assertion (A): Sudden sneezing and wheezing are symptoms of allergy to pollen, mites, etc.
Reason (R): Some of us are sensitive to some particles in the environment.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Allergies & Autoimmunity |
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