In a(n) ________ disease, the body begins to attack its own antigens. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


autoimmune
An autoimmune disease is one in which the body begins to attack its own antigens.

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When asked, a young woman with abdominal pain replies that she is not sure whether she is pregnant or not. Which of the following questions would best help you determine whether the patient could be pregnant?

a. "Do you feel pressure in your lower belly?" b. "When was your last menstrual period?" c. "Have you been vomiting in the morning?" d. "Does it feel like the last time you were pregnant?"

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Describe the procedure to sanitize supplies or equipment

What will be an ideal response?

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The palatine tonsils are located in the nasopharynx

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Low spontaneous rate neurons have (low/high) ____________________ thresholds of stimulation

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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