Question

____________ diseases are structural or functional abnormalities that occur before or during birth.

• A. Acute
• B. Infectious
• C. Congenital
• D. Non-infectious

Answer 1

The correct option is C Congenital

$\bullet$ Congenital diseases, also known as birth defects, may be acquired during the development of embryo or from the genetic makeup of parents. E.g., Heart defects, down's syndrome, etc.
$\bullet$ Infectious diseases are the diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms namely virus, bacteria, fungi, and parasite. These diseases can be communicable or non-communicable.
$\bullet$ Acute diseases occur suddenly and last only for a few days. E.g., Common cold, heart attack, etc.
$\bullet$ Non-infectious diseases are not caused by pathogenic microorganisms. They are generally caused due to internal factors, genetic abnormalities, etc.