Question

Which of the following is an example of acquired disease?
A.Albinism
B.AIDS
C.Cat eye syndrome
D.Down syndrome

Answer 1

Hint: A disease is defined as the abnormal condition that occurs due to some types of external factors such as pathogens or due to different kinds of internal dysfunctions. It damages the structure or organ or different functions in an organism. The treatment of diseases is performed by proper medical processes as certain types of complexity and symptoms may be accomplished with it.

Complete answer:
Diseases are usually of two types : inherited diseases and acquired diseases. Acquired diseases are defined as the diseases that an organism possesses or began at some point of life span. These types of diseases are present due to pathogenic infection, aging or climatic changes. They are also termed as the primary diseases which may begin after some point during the life span. It causes harm to human health in a major way. Some of the commonly known acquired diseases are Salmonella infections, AIDS/HIV infections, influenza, malaria, cancer, norovirus infections etc.

Now let us find solution from given options:
1.Albinism: it usually occurs, when there is any defect in the gene production, it is Usually inherited from the parents to the offspring at the time of birth. Defect in the gene cause the poor though sometimes no production of melanin
2.AIDS: It. Is. It is also called as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, it is not present since birth, but it is acquired from the sexual contact with the infected person or when blood transfusion is done from the infected person.
3.Cat Eye syndrome: it is also known as trisomy and it occurs when there is an extra chromosome present. It occurs from the time of birth so it is an inherited disease and not acquired disease.
4.Down syndrome: it is a genetic disorder which occurs due to abnormal cell division which results in extra genetic material. This is present since the time of birth.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B)

Note: Diseases can be classified and divided on the basis of various properties or the types of symptoms and signs they cause. Disease can be known to occur either physically, mental, infectious or non-infectious in nature, inherited, degenerative. The diseases may be life threatening or fatal and result in death. Proper diagnosis and medication is essential for proper treatment of diseases.