Disorders of the immune system can cause many systemic symptoms and problems. Which of the following conditions is directly related to allergies?
A) Pressure ulcers
B) Renal failure
C) Asthma
D) Arrhythmias
C
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Disorders of the immune system are believed to contribute to, or cause, many systemic symptoms and problems. Allergies are responsible for symptoms that range from rhinorrhea and skin rash to asthma or a total anaphylactic response. Pressure ulcers are caused by friction on the skin, and arrhythmias and renal failure can be caused by a multitude of factors.
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