Nutrition, Health, and Hygiene
PART-A Unit-I: General Science
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Health, Nutrition and Diseases - PYQ Points
1. Nutrition and Hormones
- Protein: Protein is an essential component of our diet and helps the body fight against infections.
- Iodine: Iodine is the element that is highly concentrated in the thyroid gland.
- Insulin: Insulin was first discovered by Banting and Best.
- Blood Sugar Level: In the fasting state, a healthy blood sugar level should be less than 110 mg/dL.
2. Immune System and Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune Disease:
This condition occurs when the immune system fails to recognize the body’s own cells and tissues as "self" and attacks them. When normal immune tolerance fails, T lymphocytes or B lymphocytes are produced against self-antigens, leading to tissue damage.
3. Diseases and Treatment Methods
| Disease / Agent | Information / Treatment |
|---|---|
| Dengue | Papaya leaf extract and Nilavembu decoction help increase platelet count in the blood. |
| Polio | Vaccines available: Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) and Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV). |
| Clostridium botulinum |
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