Which of the following best describes an endogenous pyrogen?
a. cytokines made by pathogens that decrease body temperature
b. pathogen products that decrease body temperature
c. pathogen products that increase body temperature
d. cytokines made by the host that decrease body temperature
e. cytokines made by the host that increase body temperature.
E
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A waist circumference ____ indicates a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes.
A. above 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women B. above 35 inches in men and 40 inches in women C. below 35 inches in men and 32 inches in women D. below 32 inches in men and 35 inches in women E. below 40 inches in men and 30 inches in women
An elevated _____ indicates the presence of inflammation in the body
A) ?erythrocyte sedimentation rate B) ?platelet count C) ?complete blood cell count D) ?blood urea nitrogen test
The suffix -LOGY means ____________________ ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).