A Treat for mosquitoes.

A Treat for mosquitoes.

TLO A Treat for Mosquitoes

1. You will be able to Read the clinical blood reports

2. You will be able to identify the symptoms of malaria and

anaemia.

3. You will be able to List the foods that are rich in iron.

4. You will be able to Identify the diseases spread by

mosquitoes/flies. Suggests ways to

prevent the spread of malaria and other diseases.

5. You will be able to Create a poster Observing the mosquito

larvae with a hand lens.

6. You will be able to identify some famous Indian Scientists.

Q1. What are the diseases spread by mosquitoes?

Ans.

1. Zika

2. West Nile virus,

3. Chikungunya virus,

4. Dengue, and

5. Malaria.

Q2. What are the diseases spread by houseflies?

Ans.

1. Anthrax
2. Calara
3. Salmonella
4. Typhoid
5. Leprosy
6. Dysentery

Q3. What are the steps to prevent mosquito bites?

Ans.
1. Wear long sleeves shirt and long pants
2. Sleep under a mosquito bed net
3. Avoid stagnant water for the collection of water that breeds mosquitoes. Empty all containers and flower pots.
4. Use EPA (Environment Protection Agency) registered product

5. Stay indoors during Dusk and dawn
6. Try natural repellent (oil, lemon)

Q4. What are the cause factors of.......
Ans.

Anaemia- deficiency of iron
Dengue = Aedes mosquito
Malaria = Female Anopheles mosquito

Q5. What are the symptoms of malaria?
Ans.

Symptoms of malaria include fever and flu-like illness, including shaking chills, headache, muscle aches, and tiredness. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea may also occur.

Malaria may cause anaemia and jaundice (yellow colouring of the skin and eyes) because of the loss of red blood cells.

Q6. What are the symptoms of anaemia?

Ans.
Symptoms of anaemia include the following:

1. Fatigue

2. Decreased energy

3. Weakness

4. Shortness of breath;

5. Looking Pale.

6. Weakness and tiredness

Q7. What is the prevention methods of anaemia?
Ans.
Eat plenty of iron-rich foods, such as tofu, green and leafy vegetables, lean red meat, lentils, beans and iron-fortified cereals and breads. And get enough vitamin B12 and folic acid in your diet.

Q7. Write the name of food items that have iron?
Ans.

The food items that contain iron are---
Cabbage, beans, spinach, cheese, dark chocolate and nuts etc.

Q8. Which mosquito spreads malaria?
Ans.

A disease spread by the bite of female anopheles mosquito

Q9. What is Haemoglobin?
Ans.

A component of blood due to which the blood appears red is called Haemoglobin

Q10. What is MICROSCOPE?
Ans.

A microscope is an instrument that enlarges the image of things a thousand times.

Q11. What is the name of the medicine used to cure malaria?
Ans.
Quinine ( Extracted from the cinchona tree bark) is used to treat malaria.