Environmental,disease of infancy and childhood

PrePG NEETPG Q&A
#1

  1. This nutrient deficiency presents with microcytic and hypochromic anemia.
    A. zinc B. iron
    C. iodine D. copper

  2. Vitamin deficiency results in night blindness and xeropthalmia.
    A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin C
    C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin B1

  3. Injury caused by a blunt force that damages small blood vessels, usually without disruption of the continuity of tissues.
    A. abrasion B. contusion
    C. laceration D. incision

  4. Chronic ingestion of this substance by mothers may cause growth retardation and microcephaly in infants.
    A. iron B. lactose
    C. ethanol D. caffeine

  5. Most common cause of respiratory distress in the newborn.
    A. head injury B. hyaline membrane disease
    C. cord coiling D. amniotic fluid aspiration

  6. Inborn
    error of metabolism associated with severe mental retardation and strong
    mousy odor to the affected infant.
    A. phenylketonuria B. galactosemia
    C. cystic fibrosis D. tyrosinemia

  7. This is the most frequent childhood tumor causing death in children younger than 15 years old.
    A. astrocytoma B. leukemia
    C. neuroblastoma D. melanoma