How are osteoarthritis and rheumatism different?

What will be an ideal response?


Osteoarthritis is a "wear-and-tear" disease seen usually in the elderly. Rheumatism is a general term that includes all types of diseases that cause joint or muscle pain. Osteoarthritis is one of many types of rheumatism.

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The vestibular complex is filled with

A) endolymph. B) plasma. C) CSF. D) perilymph. E) None of the answers are correct.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. When B cells come in contact with a specific antigen, they develop into plasma cells. 2. Plasma cells are responsible for long-term immunity. 3. T cells are responsible for long-term immunity. 4. T cells are responsible for humoral immunity. 5. T cells can kill invading cells directly by poisoning them and by releasing a substance that attracts macrophages

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An increase in the volume of a container filled with air would have what effect on the pressure of the container?

A. Increase the pressure B. Decrease the pressure C. No effect D. A temporary effect

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