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Flashcards: A Treat for Mosquitoes 30 Flashcards 
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What organism causes malaria and how is it transmitted to humans? |
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Malaria is caused by the protozoan parasite Plasmodium, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito.  |
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True or False: All mosquito bites result in malaria. |
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False. Only bites from disease-carrying mosquitoes, specifically infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, can transmit malaria. |
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Fill in the blank: The medicine for malaria is derived from the dried and powdered bark of the ___ tree. |
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Cinchona  |
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I can be very small, yet I can bring serious disease; I bite and feed on blood, spreading illness with ease. What am I? |
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A mosquito  |
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What are the common symptoms associated with anaemia? |
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Common symptoms of anaemia include fatigue, weakness, pale or yellowish skin, irregular heartbeats, shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, cold hands and feet, and headaches.  |
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True or False: Anemia is characterized by high levels of hemoglobin in the blood. |
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False. Anemia is characterized by low levels of hemoglobin or iron in the blood. |
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What food items are recommended to increase iron levels in the blood? |
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Foods rich in iron such as jaggery, amla, and green leafy vegetables are recommended. |
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What do mosquitoes need to lay eggs? |
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Mosquitoes need standing water to lay their eggs. |
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Fill in the blank: Larvae hatch from mosquito eggs in ___. |
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Water  |
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True or False: The pond near the school is easily visible due to a lack of plant growth. |
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False: The pond is obscured by thick plant growth, making the water invisible.  |
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Fill in the blank: The presence of stagnant water and plants around the pond contributes to a high population of ___. |
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Mosquitoes  |
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Riddle: I am a small waterborne plant that makes surfaces slippery when I grow. What am I? |
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Algae  |
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What are the primary diseases transmitted by mosquitoes? |
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The primary diseases transmitted by mosquitoes include malaria and dengue fever. |
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Fill in the blank: Preventive measures against malaria include eliminating ___ and using mosquito nets. |
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Stagnant water  |
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What role do mosquito larvae play in the life cycle of mosquitoes? |
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Mosquito larvae are an essential stage in the mosquito life cycle, developing in stagnant water before maturing into adult mosquitoes.  |
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