What causes mumps?

A. Fungus
B. Bacterium
C. Deficiency of vitamins
D. Virus

Submitted by: ABDUL HAYEE

Mumps is due to an infection by the mumps virus. It can be transmitted by respiratory secretions (e.g. saliva) from a person already affected with the condition. When contracting mumps, the virus travels from the respiratory tract to the salivary glands and reproduces, causing the glands to swell

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Deficiency of __________ causes loss of appetite and poor growth?
A. zinc
B. iodine
C. copper
D. iron
What causes the Moon’s phases?
A. The Sun lights up only one half of the Moon and as the Moon orbits the Earth we can sometimes see the unlit side of the Moon.
B. The Sun lights up only one half of the Moon and as the Sun orbits the Earth we can sometimes see the unlit side of the Moon.
C. The Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon, blocking the sunlight.
D. The Moon’s shadow falls on the Earth, blocking the sunlight.

Submitted by: Mansoor Ul Haque
Acid deposition causes ______________________?
A. the greenhouse effect to lessen
B. lakes and forests to die
C. acid indigestion in humans
D. all the above are correct

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Lack of _______ causes diabetes?
A. Vitamins
B. Sugar
C. Insulin
D. Calcium

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Deficiency of Iodine causes:____________?
A. Anemia
B. Scurvy
C. Goiter
D. Rickets

Submitted by: Anand Hanjhro
_______________ causes biomagnification problem in the Ecosystem.
A. Lead
B. Mercury
C. Chromium
D. Copper

Submitted by: Malik Asghar Hussain
The deficiency of vitamin E causes _______ ?
A. Weak immune system
B. Weak bones
C. Lack of appetite
D. Sterility

Submitted by: Ham Ayun
The deficiency of vitamin K causes ________ ?
A. Loss of appetite
B. Scurvy
C. Sterility
D. Blood clotting disorder

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A common skin condition that causes skin redness and irritation is known as_________?
A. Psoriasis
B. Hypermetropia
C. Leukoderma
D. Diphtheria

Submitted by: Aamir Hussain Laghari
Which of the following pollutants in water causes “Minamata disease?
A. Methyl Mercury
B. Lead
C. Salmonella
D. Perchlorate

Submitted by: Malik Asghar Hussain