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Conditions that affect the whole body are called?

  1. Neurological disorders

  2. Ocular diseases

  3. Refractive errors

  4. Systemic diseases

The correct answer is: Systemic diseases

Conditions that affect the whole body are referred to as systemic diseases. Neurological disorders, ocular diseases, and refractive errors are all more specific conditions that only affect a particular part of the body, therefore they are not considered systemic diseases. While these conditions may also have effects on the entire body, they are not classified as systemic diseases.