Contact dermatitis caused by poison oak is an example of which of the following?

A. Immunocompetence
B. Hypersensitivity
C. Autoimmunity
D. Surveillance
E. Humoral immunity


B. Hypersensitivity

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The nurse is preparing to admit a 7-year-old child with acute laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB). What clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)

a. Dysphagia b. Brassy cough c. Low-grade fever d. Toxic appearance e. Slowly progressive

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

1. Because an organ must contain two or more types of tissue, it follows that a system must contain two or more types of tissue. 2. Iron and potassium are two important minerals stored in bone. 3. The muscles found in blood vessel walls, the stomach, and the small intestine are smooth muscle. 4. The nervous system can respond to stimuli such as light and heat. 5. There are three endocrine glands in the skull.

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Growth hormone signals the release of

A) PTH. B) FSH. C) IGF-1. D) TGF.

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