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NEET BIOLOGYHuman Health and DiseaseMedium

Question

Common cold differs from pneumonia in that:

A

Pneumonia is a communicable disease, whereas common cold is a nutritional deficiency disease

B

Pneumonia can be prevented by a live attenuated bacterial vaccine, whereas the common cold has no effective vaccine

C

Common cold is caused by a virus, while Pneumonia is caused by a bacterium

D

Pneumonia pathogen infects alveoli whereas common cold affects the nose and the respiratory passage but not the lungs

Step-by-Step Solution

pneumonia (caused by bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae) infects the alveoli (air-filled sacs) of the lungs resulting in fluid accumulation In contrast, the common cold (caused by Rhino viruses) infects the nose and respiratory passage but explicitly does not infect the lungs This anatomical distinction is the primary difference highlighted in the text.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET BIOLOGY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Human Health and Disease. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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