Vaccination helps in controlling the diseases against viral infection due to ?

B. Developing resistance against pathogen attack

C. Increasing white blood cell count temporarily

D. Neutralizing toxins released by bacteria

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41.
Chemical substances used on living tissues that inhibit the growth of microorganisms are called?
Correct Answer: D. Antiseptic
One-liner
Chemical substances used on living tissues to inhibit the growth of microorganisms are called antiseptics.
42.
The compound used in anti-malarial drug is?
Correct Answer: B. Chloroquin
One-liner
The compound used in anti-malarial drugs is Chloroquin.
43.
Which type of compounds are used in the treatment of leprosy?
Correct Answer: A. Sulphones
One-liner
Sulphones (such as dapsone) are the class of compounds used in the treatment of leprosy (Hansen's disease).
44.
The antimalarial that can be given safely in pregnancy is?
Correct Answer: B. Chloroquine
One-liner
Chloroquine is the antimalarial drug that can be given safely during pregnancy.
45.
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Who discovered Penicillin?
Correct Answer: D. Alexander Fleming
One-liner
Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928.
46.
Which of the following is a sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor?
Correct Answer: A. Canagliflozin
One-liner
Canagliflozin is a sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor used to treat type 2 diabetes.
47.
Which of the following medicines is administered to patients suffering from diabetes?
Correct Answer: A. Insulin
One-liner
Insulin is the medicine administered to patients suffering from diabetes to regulate blood sugar levels.
48.
Which of the following is a specific anti-protozoan drug?
Correct Answer: A. Artemisinin
One-liner
Artemisinin is a specific anti-protozoan drug used primarily to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium parasites.
49.
Which of the following is a non-selective beta-blocker?
Correct Answer: C. Propranolol
One-liner
Propranolol is a non-selective beta-blocker that blocks both beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptors.
50.
Vaccination helps in controlling the diseases against viral infection due to ?
Correct Answer: B. Developing resistance against pathogen attack
One-liner
Vaccination helps control viral diseases by developing resistance against pathogen attack through stimulating the body's immune system to produce antibodies and memory cells.

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