Question

Children living in slum areas frequently suffer from symptoms of abdominal pain,diarrhoea,vomiting and loss of appetite.a.Name the target organ for the occurrence of these symptoms.b.What should be done to improve the health status of these children?c.What is ORS?

Answer 1

Answer:

a. abdominal pain - abdominal

diarrhoea- intestine

vomiting- esophagus

loss of appetite - brain

b. 1) drink clean water

2) Go to doctor

3) eat healthy food

c. An oral rehydration solution (ORS) is a mixture of electrolytes, sugar, and water taken by mouth to absorb water and electrolytes into the body and properly restore the electrolyte and fluid balance lost by excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Answer 2

The answers are as follows:

a. The target organs are:

1. Abdominal Pain - Abdomen
2. Diarrhea - Large Intestine
3. Vomiting - Oesophagus, Brain
4. Loss of Appetite - Liver, Brain

b. These diseases occur mainly by consuming contaminated food and water. Maintaining personal and public hygiene can improve the health status of these children. Construction of public toilets, regular cleaning of drains, and safe drinking water are some of the measures that can help.

c. ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) is a solution that contains glucose and important electrolytes. People who have gone through heavy water loss like in the case of diarrhea or vomiting consume ORS as it helps in restoring the electrolyte balance in the body fluid.