Which of the following would you predict to result from a mutation in TLR-4 that prevents binding to LPS?
A. Increased susceptibility to infection with gram-positive bacteria
B. Decreased susceptibility to septic shock
C. Failure to develop from an embryo
D. Tighter binding between bacteria and macrophages
E. Increased phagocytosis
B
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a. cholelithiasis b. choledocholithiasis c. cholecystitis d. choledocholithotripsy
The prefix pro- found in the medical word prognosis means "________."
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Naomi has signed a document providing her nephew, Alex, with medical power of attorney. What type of document is this?
a. long term care contract b. holographic will c. health-care proxy d. DNR order e. living will
Which of the following is true regarding breathing cold air?
a. It can injure the trachea and lung tissue. c. Irritation of cold air is not reduced by breathing through a cloth bandana. b. It can cause a variant of angina in cardiac patients. d. It increases respiration depth and frequency.