What are two general mechanisms by which autoimmune diseases could arise?
What will be an ideal response?
1) Appearance of new self-proteins in the circulation that have not previously been exposed to the immune system. 2) An immune response to foreign antigens resembling self-antigens.
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A) characterize all cartilaginous joints B) are found only in adults C) have large joint cavities D) are immovable joints
When dextrose is added to fluids, it is meant to serve as a calorie source
a. true b. false
An elderly patient has a broken femur that is healing very slowly. A young resident suggests using a device that will create an electrical field in the area of the fracture to help speed the healing process. Why might this possibly help?
An example of sexual behavior used for nonsexual purposes would be:
A. a teenage girl using sex and becoming pregnant to ensure getting out of her parents' house. B. engaging in sexual activity as an end in itself. C. renting a XXX movie on a Sunday afternoon for physical stimulation, resulting in sexual intercourse. D. engaging in sexual intercourse only when the female is potentially fertile.