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Define the following :
Antiseptic

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On the occasion of World Health Day, Dr Satpal organised a 'health camp' for the poor farmers living in a nearby village. After the check-up, he was shocked to see that most of the farmers suffered from cancer due to regular exposure to pesticides and many were diabetic. They distributed free medicines to them. Dr. Satpal immediately reported the matter to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). On the suggestions of NHRC, the government decided to provide medical care, financial assistance, setting up of super-speciality hospitals for treatment and prevention of the deadly disease in the affected villages all over India.
(i) Write the values shown by
(a) Dr. Satpal
(b) NHRC
(ii) What type of analgesics are chiefly used for the relief of pains of terminal cancer?
(iii) Give an example of artificial sweetener that could have been recommended to diabetic patients.

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Define the following :
Anionic detergents

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Due to hectic and busy schedule,Mr.Singh started taking junk food in the lunch break and slowly became habitual of eating food irregularly to excel in his field. One day during the meeting he felt severe chest pain and fell down. Mr Khanna, a close friend of Mr. Singh took him to doctor immediately. The doctor diagnosed that Mr Singh was suffering from acidity and prescribed some medicines. Mr Khanna advised him to eat home made food and change his lifestyle by doing yoga,meditation and some physical exercise. Mr Singh followed his friend's advice and after few days he started feeling better.

after reading the above passage, answer the following:

i) what are the values (at least two) displayed by Mr Khanna?
ii) What are antacid? Give one example
iii) would it be advisable to take an antacid for a long period of time ? Give

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Why is bithional added to soap?


Differentiate between disinfectants and antiseptics. Give one example of each group.

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Define the following :
Broad spectrum antibiotics

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What are the following substances? Give one example of each.

(i) Food preservatives

(ii) Synthetic detergents

(iii) Antacids
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Due to hectic and busy schedule, Mr. Angad made his life full of tensions and anxiety. He started taking sleeping pills to overcome the depression without consulting the doctor. Mr. Deepak, a close friend of Mr. Angad, advised him to stop taking sleeping pills and suggested to change his lifestyle by doing Yoga, mediation and some physical exercise. Mr. Angad followed his friend's advice and after few days he started feeling better.
After reading the above passage, Ans the following:

(i)What are the values (at least two) displayed by Mr. Deepak?
(ii)Why is it not advisable to take sleeping pills without consulting a doctor?
(iii)What are tranquillizers? Give two examples.

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What is tincture of iodine? Write its one use.


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