Immunology

Does a cancer cell do cell respiration?

Does a cancer cell do cell respiration?

If this happens, how does ir affect our body?

Samantha Q   19   1 Reply

bio_man

What is the relationship between cancer and stress?

What is the relationship between cancer and stress?

Opinions

ArantxaMG   40   1 Reply

bio_man

Which symptom should the nurse expect in a client with a skull fracture in the frontal fossa? 1. ...

Which symptom should the nurse expect in a client with a skull fracture in the frontal fossa? 1. ...

Which symptom should the nurse expect in a client with a skull fracture in the frontal fossa?
 
  1. Whiplash
  2. Battle's sign
  3. Thunderclap headache
  4. Periorbital ecchymosis

NERD   120   2 Replies

datboimatsu

Apoptosis is related to SLE because

Apoptosis is related to SLE because

Apoptosis is related to SLE because
 
  a. the slow cleanup of apoptotic debris may lead to SLE
  b. lymphocytes that are self-reactive may not kill themselves
  c. cellular debris can lead to polyclonal activ

ididntstudy   121   1 Reply

soniasunny

Match each receptor listed in questions 8-14 with the lettered ligand (A-E) that binds to the ...

Match each receptor listed in questions 8-14 with the lettered ligand (A-E) that binds to the ...

Match each receptor listed in questions 8-14 with the lettered ligand (A-E) that binds to the receptor. (Answers may be used more than once.)
 
  A. B7-1, B7-2
  B. Class II MHC
  C. LFA-3
  D. VCAM-

QiTian   85   1 Reply

cloveb

A period of _____ occurs when signs and symptoms grow more severe.

A period of _____ occurs when signs and symptoms grow more severe.

A period of _____ occurs when signs and symptoms grow more severe.
 
  A) complication
  B) exacerbation
  C) relapse
  D) remission

everlyn85   89   1 Reply

Macdonaldc

The predicted course and outcome of the disease is known as the _____.

The predicted course and outcome of the disease is known as the _____.

The predicted course and outcome of the disease is known as the _____.
 
  A) diagnosis
  B) exacerbation
  C) prognosis
  D) relapse

Mserna19   74   1 Reply

wping

_____ is the number of deaths that occur among people with a certain disease.

_____ is the number of deaths that occur among people with a certain disease.

_____ is the number of deaths that occur among people with a certain disease.
 
  A) Incidence
  B) Morbidity
  C) Mortality
  D) Prevalence

jldobro   75   1 Reply

Yatesm

_____ diseases are caused by a disruption of the normal processes of converting food to energy on a ...

_____ diseases are caused by a disruption of the normal processes of converting food to energy on a ...

_____ diseases are caused by a disruption of the normal processes of converting food to energy on a cellular level.
 
  A) Congenital
  B) Degenerative
  C) Metabolic
  D) Traumatic

ejohnson3310   68   1 Reply

wping

_____ describes how the cause of a disease leads to anatomical and physiological changes in the body ...

_____ describes how the cause of a disease leads to anatomical and physiological changes in the body ...

_____ describes how the cause of a disease leads to anatomical and physiological changes in the body that ultimately result in the disease.
 
  A) Etiology
  B) Idiopathic
  C) Pathogenesis
  D) Sequela

LRotundo   83   1 Reply

gomeza

Symptoms are evidence of disease, observed on physical examination. (True or false?)

Symptoms are evidence of disease, observed on physical examination. (True or false?)

Symptoms are evidence of disease, observed on physical examination.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

browniels   64   1 Reply

somedaysunday

A disease can be recognized through its characteristic signs and symptoms. (True or false?)

A disease can be recognized through its characteristic signs and symptoms. (True or false?)

A disease can be recognized through its characteristic signs and symptoms.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

clcharleston   73   1 Reply

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scates8

A complication is a related disease or other abnormal state that develops in a person already ...

A complication is a related disease or other abnormal state that develops in a person already ...

A complication is a related disease or other abnormal state that develops in a person already suffering from a disease.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Brutusandmoose   83   1 Reply

sweetpeajezzy

An _____ reads the heart's electrical impulses. (Fill in the blank)

An _____ reads the heart's electrical impulses. (Fill in the blank)

An _____ reads the heart's electrical impulses.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

palacir999   71   1 Reply

ccopp

_____, feeling the body with fingers or hands, allows examination of the size, consistency, texture, ...

_____, feeling the body with fingers or hands, allows examination of the size, consistency, texture, ...

_____, feeling the body with fingers or hands, allows examination of the size, consistency, texture, location, and tenderness of an organ or body part.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

Acostak1   71   1 Reply

Macdonaldc

_____ is the study of the occurrence, transmission, distribution, and control of disease. (Fill in the blank)

_____ is the study of the occurrence, transmission, distribution, and control of disease. (Fill in the blank)

_____ is the study of the occurrence, transmission, distribution, and control of disease.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

rgasio   60   2 Replies

rgasio

If the cause of a disease is not known, it is said to be _____. (Fill in the blank)

If the cause of a disease is not known, it is said to be _____. (Fill in the blank)

If the cause of a disease is not known, it is said to be _____.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

KAtlold   64   1 Reply

WillGross3

_____ diseases result from abnormal growth that leads to the formation of tumors. (Fill in the blank)

_____ diseases result from abnormal growth that leads to the formation of tumors. (Fill in the blank)

_____ diseases result from abnormal growth that leads to the formation of tumors.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

infantryman1986   87   1 Reply

rachey

Explain the difference between signs and symptoms and give some examples of each. What will be an ...

Explain the difference between signs and symptoms and give some examples of each. What will be an ...

Explain the difference between signs and symptoms and give some examples of each.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

ANP2202   71   1 Reply

whitneyracquel

There are nine chief causes of disease. Describe three giving an example for each. What will be ...

There are nine chief causes of disease. Describe three giving an example for each. What will be ...

There are nine chief causes of disease. Describe three giving an example for each.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Haydena   84   1 Reply

scates8

Interferons increase the activity of _____.

Interferons increase the activity of _____.

Interferons increase the activity of _____.
 
  A) erythrocytes and leukocytes
  B) macrophages and natural killer cells
  C) phagocytes and neutrophils
  D) plasma and complement

CTaustin   85   1 Reply

takirahh_

_____ are responsible for cell-mediated immunity.

_____ are responsible for cell-mediated immunity.

_____ are responsible for cell-mediated immunity.
 
  A) A cells
  B) B cells
  C) S cells
  D) T cells

aggotfay   78   1 Reply

preetpatel94

A common sign of _____ includes a butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose.

A common sign of _____ includes a butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose.

A common sign of _____ includes a butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose.
 
  A) ELISA
  B) FACS
  C) IgG
  D) SLE

koklok123   84   1 Reply

Fredio

Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease of the _____.

Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease of the _____.

Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease of the _____.
 
  A) brain
  B) connective tissue
  C) heart
  D) lungs

bribery   87   1 Reply

Fvhdan

The rash associated with cutaneous lupus is commonly known as a discoid rash because the areas of ...

The rash associated with cutaneous lupus is commonly known as a discoid rash because the areas of ...

The rash associated with cutaneous lupus is commonly known as a discoid rash because the areas of the rash are _____.
 
  A) circular
  B) irregular
  C) painful
  D) red

love2211   74   1 Reply

Fvhdan

_____ is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease that affects the exocrine glands of the body. ...

_____ is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease that affects the exocrine glands of the body. ...

_____ is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease that affects the exocrine glands of the body.
 
  A) Anaphylaxis
  B) lupus
  C) scleroderma
  D) Sjgren's syndrome

RENCEE72   88   1 Reply

sophiakhalid12

There are several different types of hypersensitivity. Type III is known as _____.

There are several different types of hypersensitivity. Type III is known as _____.

There are several different types of hypersensitivity. Type III is known as _____.
 
  A) cytotoxic
  B) delayed
  C) immediate
  D) immune-complex

fundai!   87   1 Reply

kwengert

_____ may be treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a bone marrow transplant.

_____ may be treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a bone marrow transplant.

_____ may be treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a bone marrow transplant.
 
  A) Hodgkin's lymphoma
  B) Lupus
  C) Scleroderma
  D) Sjgren's syndrome

Acostak1   76   1 Reply

sophiakhalid12

HIV is diagnosed using a(n) _____ to detect HIV antibodies in the blood.

HIV is diagnosed using a(n) _____ to detect HIV antibodies in the blood.

HIV is diagnosed using a(n) _____ to detect HIV antibodies in the blood.
 
  A) C-reactive protein test
  B) flow cytometry test
  C) agglutination test
  D) ELISA test

SnowQueen   71   1 Reply

kmoralesss

While complement is part of nonspecific immunity, it helps both nonspecific and specific immunity. ...

While complement is part of nonspecific immunity, it helps both nonspecific and specific immunity. ...

While complement is part of nonspecific immunity, it helps both nonspecific and specific immunity.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Acostak1   83   1 Reply

kmoralesss

The etiology of lupus is idiopathic (True or false?).

The etiology of lupus is idiopathic (True or false?).

The etiology of lupus is idiopathic.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

ejohnson3310   63   2 Replies

ejohnson3310

Sjgren's syndrome can be classified as primary or secondary. (True or false?)

Sjgren's syndrome can be classified as primary or secondary. (True or false?)

Sjgren's syndrome can be classified as primary or secondary.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

nameless23   71   1 Reply

alarose

AIDS indicator diseases are infections that do not normally occur in a person protected by a healthy ...

AIDS indicator diseases are infections that do not normally occur in a person protected by a healthy ...

AIDS indicator diseases are infections that do not normally occur in a person protected by a healthy immune system.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Brutusandmoose   60   1 Reply

kmoralesss

ART therapy is the recommended treatment for an HIV infection. (True or false?)

ART therapy is the recommended treatment for an HIV infection. (True or false?)

ART therapy is the recommended treatment for an HIV infection.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

kate lynn   79   1 Reply

tgreen77

Nonspecific immunity is also known as _____ immunity. (Fill in the blank)

Nonspecific immunity is also known as _____ immunity. (Fill in the blank)

Nonspecific immunity is also known as _____ immunity.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

fundai!   84   1 Reply

lirpapril

_____ T cells are also called CD8 cells. (Fill in the blank)

_____ T cells are also called CD8 cells. (Fill in the blank)

_____ T cells are also called CD8 cells.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

arichman7730   91   1 Reply

hahauebf

Seventy percent of people with lupus have the systemic form, called systemic lupus _____ (SLE). ...

Seventy percent of people with lupus have the systemic form, called systemic lupus _____ (SLE). ...

Seventy percent of people with lupus have the systemic form, called systemic lupus _____ (SLE).
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

RENCEE72   71   1 Reply

irina99

C-reactive protein test and erythrocyte sedimentation tests measure general levels of _____ in the ...

C-reactive protein test and erythrocyte sedimentation tests measure general levels of _____ in the ...

C-reactive protein test and erythrocyte sedimentation tests measure general levels of _____ in the body.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

Mserna19   79   1 Reply

alarose

_____ occurs when individuals develop antibodies called autoantibodies to their own tissues or self ...

_____ occurs when individuals develop antibodies called autoantibodies to their own tissues or self ...

_____ occurs when individuals develop antibodies called autoantibodies to their own tissues or self antigens.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

stroman54   72   2 Replies

stroman54

Sjgren's syndrome often affects women during their childbearing years, suggesting a link with ...

Sjgren's syndrome often affects women during their childbearing years, suggesting a link with ...

Sjgren's syndrome often affects women during their childbearing years, suggesting a link with Sjgren's syndrome and the hormone _____.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

beaches411   76   1 Reply

gomeza