Category: NEET
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SERICULTURE
The rearing of silk worm for commercial purpose is called Sericulture. It is SILK FARMING. Silk Moth belongs to Family: Bombycidae Order: Lepidoptera LIFE CYCLE OF SILK MOTH The life cycle is complete and consist of 4 stages Egg Larva Pupa Adult. The eggs hatch to form larvae. The larvae of silk moth are called…
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APICULTURE (NEET)
It is the scientific method of rearing of Honeybees for obtaining honey and other useful products from the Honeybee. The word Apiculture is derived from the Latin word were ‘apis’, meaning bee, so it is the method of rearing of honeybee or bee- keeping method. Honey-bee belong to Apis species. SPECIES OF HONEY-BEE Apis mellifera…
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POULTRY FARMING (NEET)
Poultry means domestication of birds for economic purposes. It includes chicken, pigeons, quails etc. MANAGEMENT OF POULTRY FARMING Managing of poultry farm in very important part for the growth of the birds and also for their better development, so it is very much important to have a well managed plan for their growth and development.…
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DISEASE CAUSING AGENTS (NEET)
When we talk about disease causing agent, we emphasis on the aspects that result in the diseases. There are number of agents that results in diseases. 1 .PHYSICAL AGENT The physical agent is characterized by TEMPERATURE PRESSURE HUMIDITY RADIATION As the temperature increases or decreases, the body need time to acclimatize to that surrounding. If…
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HUMAN HEALTH & DISEASE (NEET)
HEALTH A Person who is free from disease is not considered to be healthy, but a person who is Physically, Mentally & Socially fit is considered to be healthy. Many factors influence the health of a person, it includes: Balanced diet Regular exercise Personal hygiene Awareness about disease Immunization Proper disposal of wastes. DISEASE When…
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STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION (for NEET)
In this chapter we will be dealing with ANIMAL HUSBANDRY This is the Science and Art of management that deals with feeding, housing, breeding, cleaning, health care of common domestic animal for getting maximum benefits. ANIMAL BREEDING A group of organism that have similar characteristics, general appearance, features are said to belong to a common…
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Tuberculosis (TB) – NEET
Causative organism: Mycobacterium tuberculosis This bacteria releases tuberculin which produces the disease. Symptoms: Fever Pain in chest Sweating Rapid pulse Cough TREATMENT: BCG Vaccine is provided.
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Tetanus (Lock Jaw) – NEET
CAUSATIVE ORGANISM: Clostridium tetani MODE OF INFECTION: Clostridium tetani lives in the intestine of horse and many other animals and do not infect them. Through the animal dung the spores are released in the soil. Through cuts or wounds present in the humans the spores are carried to the man. Thus once the spore enter…
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DIPTHERIA – NEET
CAUSATIVE ORGANISM: Corynebacterium diphtheriae Affects child upto 5 years of age. SYMPTOMS: Mild fever Sore throat Vomiting Headache Nasal discharge have blood in it. When throat and tonsil shows a grey membrane that can result in difficulty in breathing. It can be fatal if not examined on time. Preventive measure: To give vaccination to a…
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CHOLERA – NEET
CAUSATIVE ORGANISM: Vibrio cholera MODE OF INFECTION: Contaminated food or drink taken orally SYMPTOMS: Watery white stools Repeated vomiting Frequent passing of stools. TREATMENT: ORS (Oral rehydration Solution) is considered effective as most of the electrolytes and water is removed from the body.