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ishan

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which of the following provide the body with innate immunity? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Skin and mucous membranes
  b. Lungs
  c. Heart
  d. Tears and saliva
  e. Natural intestinal and vaginal flora
  f.
  Stomach acid

Question 2

Which of the following are diseases which result from one's own immune system attacking the body? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Lupus erythematosus
  b. Glomerulonephritis
  c. Polio
  d. Rheumatoid arthritis
  e. Thrombocytopenic purpura
  f.
  Osteoarthritis


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kilada

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D, E, F
The innate immune system is composed of the skin and mucous membranes, cilia, stomach acid, tears, saliva, sebaceous glands, and secretions and flora of the intestine and vagina. These organs, tissues, and secretions provide biochemical and physical barriers to disease.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
Autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, glomerulonephritis, myasthenia gravis, thrombocytopenic purpura, rheumatoid arthritis, and Guillain-Barr syndrome are treated with plasmapheresis.


ishan

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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