In tetanus, what happens when the spores (dormant form of bacteria Clostridium tetani) enter the body?

C. They germinate into vegetative bacteria

A. They remain dormant indefinitely

B. They are immediately destroyed by white blood cells

C. They germinate into vegetative bacteria

D. They directly release tetanospasmin toxin without germinating

Which of the following illnesses is NOT caused by coronaviruses?

B. MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome)

D. SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)

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341.
The disorder which results from mutations that leads to prevention of ADH production by inactivating ADH receptor gene?
Correct Answer: B. Diabetes insipidus
One-liner
The disorder caused by mutations that inactivate the ADH receptor gene, preventing ADH production or action, is Diabetes insipidus.
342.
The organ affected by Malaria is _?
Correct Answer: B. Spleen
One-liner
The organ primarily affected by Malaria is the Spleen.
343.
A disease that causes death is called ?
Correct Answer: C. Fatal
One-liner
A disease that causes death is called Fatal.
344.
What is the term used for a disease that is generally prevalent in a particular area?
Correct Answer: C. Endemic disease
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A disease that is constantly present in a particular geographic area or population is called an endemic disease.
345.
Which of the following symptom of HIV disappears after sometime?
Correct Answer: C. Swollen lymph nodes
One-liner
Swollen lymph nodes is a symptom of HIV that appears early and typically disappears after some time.
346.
In tetanus, what happens when the spores (dormant form of bacteria Clostridium tetani) enter the body?
Correct Answer: C. They germinate into vegetative bacteria
One-liner
In tetanus, when spores of *Clostridium tetani* enter the body, they germinate into vegetative bacteria under anaerobic conditions.
347.
Which of the following illnesses is NOT caused by coronaviruses?
Correct Answer: C. Common cold
One-liner
The common cold is predominantly caused by rhinoviruses, not coronaviruses.

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