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Starlight

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which is the severe itching associated with hives?
 
  A) anaphylactic
  B) dyscrasia
  C) lymphedema
  D) urticaria

Question 2

When Jeremy Smith was in the shower, the hot water ran out. The cold water caused the hairs on his skin to stand up. This body response to cold is known as ________.
 
  A) exfoliation
  B) piloerection
  C) perspiration
  D) anhidrosis


robbielu01

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: Urticaria is the severe itching associated with hives. Anaphylactic is something that causes a severe allergic reaction. Dyscrasia is a general term for blood disease. Lymphedema is swelling caused by the blockage of lymph flow.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) This does not describe exfoliation.
B) Correct Pil/o- means hair and erect/o- means stand up.
C) This does not describe perspiration.
D) This does not describe anhidrosis.


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