Human Health And Disease Question 11

Question: A non-infectious unnatural and unusual reaction to a substance or condition is:

Options:

A) Toxin

B) Allergy

C) Infection

D) Immunity

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Allergies, also known as allergic diseases are a number of conditions caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to typically harmless substances (non-infectious) in the environment.

Symptoms may include red eyes, an itchy rash, sneezing, a runny nose, shortness of breath, or swelling.

Hence, Allergy is a noninfectious, unnatural and unusual reaction to a substance or condition. So, the correct answer is ‘Allergy’.