Human Health And Disease Question 74
Question: Which of the following statement is incorrect?
Options:
A) Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease.
B) The use of drugs like antihistamine, adrenaline, and steroids quickly reduces the symptoms of bacterial infection.
C) Several genes (called cellular oncogenes) have been identified in normal cells which when activated under certain conditions, could lead to oncogenic transformation of the cells.
D) The vaccine also generates memory - B and T cells that recognise the pathogen quickly on subsequent exposure and overwhelm the invaders with a massive production of antibodies.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Antihistamines are drugs that treat allergic rhinitis and other allergies. They can’t cure a bacterial infection.
Adrenaline (also known as epinephrine) is a hormone and medication which is used to treat a number of conditions including: cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, and superficial bleeding. It is not typically used to treat bacterial infections.
Steroids can reduce inflammation and are used for a variety of conditions, including allergies, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. However, they do not have direct antibacterial properties.
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