Describe the process of SLE and the underlying pathogenesis of hypersensitivity
What will be an ideal response?
SLE is a type of an immune complex hypersensitivity reaction in which antigen-autoantibody (antinucleoprotein antibodies) immune complexes are formed and circulate in the body and deposited in various organs and tissues such as the joints, glomeruli, heart, and blood vessels. Complement is activated that generates and inflammatory response, causing tissue damage.
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a. Mongolian spots c. Jaundice after 48 hours b. Circumoral cyanosis d. Conjunctival he-morrhage
The gallon, quart, pint and fluid ounce are derived from the apothecary system
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Patients taking hormonal contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy need to take the drug daily at the same time to prevent:
1. Nausea 2. Breakthrough bleeding 3. Breast tenderness 4. Pregnancy
During administration of a hypertonic IV solution, the mechanism involved in equalizing the fluid concentration between ECF and the cells is
A. Osmosis B. Diffusion C. Active transport D. Facilitated Diffusion