Question

Dog bell and food story

• A. Rabies
• B. Parvovirus
• C. Tetanus
• D. Leptospirosis

Hint:

Rabies can be prevented with post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) if bitten by an infected animal.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The context of the question refers to the classical experiment known as "Pavlov's Dog" where Pavlov trained dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell by associating the sound with food. However, the given options pertain to diseases related to dogs, and the correct association is with the disease 'Rabies.'

1. Understanding Rabies: Rabies is a viral disease that causes acute encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in warm-blooded animals. It is zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans, typically through bites from an infected animal.
2. Reviewing Other Options:
   • Parvovirus: This is a viral disease that affects dogs, but it primarily impacts the gastrointestinal tract and does not involve the salivary or nervous system as rabies does.
   • Tetanus: Tetanus is caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which typically enters through wounds. It affects the nervous system but is unrelated to the rabies virus or the association in the given scenario.
   • Leptospirosis: A bacterial infection that affects dogs and can also be transmitted to humans. It primarily affects the liver and kidneys, unlike rabies, which affects the nervous system.
3. Conclusion: The core relationship between the "Dog bell and food story" and the disease options given is through the domestication and management of dogs, which includes vaccination and awareness of rabies. Hence, rabies is the most relevant and correct option.