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HCHenry

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After a series of visits to her care provider, a 40-year-old woman has been diagnosed with primary hypertension and metabolic syndrome.
 
  In addition to her persistently high blood pressure (BP) readings, what criterion would contribute to the woman's diagnosis of metabolic syndrome?
  A) Serum sodium levels of 135 mmol/L
  B) Abnormal lipid levels
  C) Increased serum creatinine and/or blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels
  D) Presence of proteinuria

Question 2

The delayed major process that leads to organ transplant rejection is
 
  a. hypersensitivity.
  b. cellular immunity.
  c. autoimmune factors.
  d. immunodeficiency.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A
Delayed hypersensitivity reactions occurring 24 to 72 hours after exposure are mediated by T cells accompanied by release of lymphokines. Tissue transplant rejection is another example.



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