Biology PYQ 164 of 227 · Human Health, Diseases & Immunity

Pneumonia is an infection of

  1. Anerve
  2. Bblood
  3. Cskin
  4. Dlungs
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (d) lungs

Explanation

Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection of the lungs, where the air sacs fill with fluid.

It is commonly caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae, and also by viruses or fungi.

It spreads through coughing or sneezing and is more severe in those with weak immunity.

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