« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following conditions is a hypersensitivity to a common substance in the environment? ... (Read 70 times)

dalyningkenk

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 598
on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following conditions is a hypersensitivity to a common substance in the environment?
 
  a. sarcoidosis
  b. allergy
  c. elephantiasis
  d. Hodgkin disease

Question 2

Epinephrine is one of the adrenal cortex hormones.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Medical Terminology: A Living Language ¦ Fremgen, Frucht ¦ 6th Edition
Buy Test-Bank


Dnite

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 297
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b
Explanation:
a. sarcoidosis: is not a hypersensitivity
b. allergy: correct
c. elephantiasis: is not a hypersensitivity
d. Hodgkin disease: is not a hypersensitivity

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: Epinephrine is an adrenal medulla, not cortex, hormone.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Immunoglobulin injections may give short-term protection against, or reduce severity of certain diseases. They help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies, or those who are having certain types of cancer treatments.

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) is a waterfowl species shelduck genus Tadorna - Breeding male Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) is a waterfowl species shelduck genus Tadorna - Breeding male
Pneumonia. This common lung inflammation may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi and is often d Pneumonia. This common lung inflammation may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi and is often d
Models of some representative proteins drawn to a common scale Models of some representative proteins drawn to a common scale
Common Prefixes Used to Name Tumors Common Prefixes Used to Name Tumors
Common touch sensations. Common touch sensations.
Producer acquiring energy and nutrients from the environment Producer acquiring energy and nutrients from the environment
Video: Blood Flow Through the Kidneys

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library