BIOLOGY

 

1. Which of the following sentence is/ are correct about Dementia?
A. In Dementia mental ability declines and interfere the daily life.
B.  A person suffering from this disease may forget his or her name.
C.  Alzheimer's disease is a cause of Dementia.
D.  All the above are correct
2. Which of the following statement is/ are correct about Alzheimer’s disease?
A.  Alzheimer disease is a degenerative disease of the brain that causes dementia and it has been found  that it is closely linked with type 2 diabetes.
B. Alzheimer's disease is not a mental illness but it can cause symptoms related to mental health like depression, anxiety etc.
C. Alzheimer's disease is categorised into mild Alzheimer's disease, moderate Alzheimer's disease and severe Alzheimer's disease.
D. All the above are correct
3. Which of the following is not the Symptom of Dementia?
A. Problem solving or language and the ability to focus and pay attention.
B. Memory loss
C. Difficulties with thinking
D. Dementia people are able to control their emotions.
4. How Dementia is caused?
A. Dementia can be caused due to Blood infection.
B. Dementia can be caused by a stomach infection.
C. Dementia may be caused due to HIV infection.
D. Deficiency of calcium may lead to Dementia.
5. Name the type of Dementia disease in which a neurodegenerative condition linked to abnormal structures in the brain?
A. Alzheimer's disease
B. Dementia with Lewy bodies
C. Parkinson's disease
D. Huntington's disease

ANSWERS:

1. Ans. D

Explanation: Dementia disease affects about one in ten people over the age of 65 and almost one in four over 85 years. People under the age of 65 are also prone to the disease which is known as early onset of Alzheimer’s. In Dementia mental ability declines and it interferes the daily life and person suffering from this disease may forget his or her name.

2. Ans. D

Explanation: Alzheimer disease is a degenerative disease of the brain that causes dementia, which is a gradual loss of memory, judgement, and ability to function. It is a form of dementia which has been found to be closely linked with type 2 diabetes and is characterised by confusion & memory loss. It typically progresses slowly in three general stages: mild (early-stage), moderate (middle-stage) and severe (late-stage).

3. Ans. D

Explanation: Even dementia people are not able to control their emotions and their personalities may change.

4. Ans. C

Explanation: Dementia can be caused by a head injury, a stroke, a brain tumour or due to HIV infection.

5. Ans. B

Explanation: Dementia with Lewy bodies is a neurodegenerative condition linked to abnormal structures in the brain. The brain changes involve a protein called alpha-synuclein.